The Clavicle Functions to

question 51

Multiple Choice

The clavicle functions to

• A) protect the lungs.
• B) allow the arm to extend further for reaching.
• C) provide balance for the scapula on the other side of the body.
• D) transmit compression forces from the upper limb to the axial skeleton.

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Definitions:

Homology

Refers to the existence of shared ancestry between a pair of structures, or genes, in different taxa.

Forelimbs

The front limbs of an organism, which in humans are the arms, including the hands, wrists, forearms, and elbows.

Mammals

The class of vertebrates characterized by hair, mammary glands, a diaphragm, and differentiation of teeth.

DNA Sequences

The order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule, determining genetic information and characteristics of living organisms.