Why Does a Fracture of the Clavicle Usually Occur in the Mid-Region

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone?

• A)Due to the medial pressure from the inflated lungs
• B)Due to the ligament-reinforced strength of the acromial joint
• C)Due to weakness at the junction of the two curves of clavicle
• D)Due to position of the clavicle relative to the humerus
• E)Due to fusion of the ends of the clavicle to the sternum and scapula