Shoulder Anterosuperior

The clavicle is located at the anterosuperior aspect of the thoracic cage. Its medial end articulates with the manubrium and the cartilage of the first rib. Even though the clavicle and its component joints are considered a part of the shoulder in function, it is important during respiration. As the occiput can be considered C., the clavicle can be thought of as Rib,. It must remain mobile during each phase of respiration for the rib cage, especially the first rib. to function properly. 

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