Question 1

what is the function of the clavicle?

Accepted Answer

arm suspension: Clavicle attaches the arm to the central skeleton. It supports and suspends the arm and helps locate the arm position in space.

Question 2

what can cause clavicle pain?

Accepted Answer

Many things: The pain over the clavicle could be from the clavicle itself or radiate to the clavicle, clavicle pain could come from the joint on both sides of the clavicle. Other kind of pain could from many sources including but limited to the heart.

Question 3

why do you percuss the clavicle?

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Vibration : percussion vibrates the bone. This is a more sensitive to diagnose a fracture or determine if a fracture has healed

Question 4

how can you treat a fractured clavicle?

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Usually splinted: Usually this is treated by either immobilizing the shoulder in a sling or use of various splints - commonly a "figure 8" splint pulls back on the clavicle on each side and helps to relieve pain.

Question 5

would sunburn make clavicle area swell?

Accepted Answer

Would not expect a: Sunburn to cause swelling over one specific  bone or  joint.  Bilateral clavicular swelling?  Might dig deeper to see if there were other reasons for a clavicle to swell  besides a sunburn.

Question 6

small movable lumps near right clavicle?

Accepted Answer

Checkup: These could be supraclavicular lymph nodes. You must be examined by your physician.

Question 7

when i cough i have a pain in my clavicle?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: Internal pain is referred or broadcast to certain parts of the body based on the nerves involved and where they have skin branches. Chest pain can be felt in the jaw, gallbladder pain in the shoulder and lung pain in clavicle. Also many muscles of breathing attach to the clavicle.

Question 8

what should you do with a fractured clavicle?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The treatment of clavicle fractures has evolved quite a lot over the last decade. The orphic peaty community used to believe that everyone did well as long as their fracture healed. We now know that is not the case. There are many instances where surgery is needed to realign the fracture fragments. That being said, a number of fractures are still managed in a sling, without surgery.

Question 9

can you tell me about general dental anatomy?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking..: .. most of us have a compliment if 32 teeth genetically programmed into our development. Some have one or two more, some less. Each tooth is designed for a specific function, is supported by bone, and is surrounded by attached gingiva. If you need a more specific answer ask a more specific question.

Question 10

what in chest below clavicle would cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Costochondral joints: The connections of the ribs to the sternum and manubrium are called costochondral joints. They may be inflamed and cause chest wall pain off of the midline in the front of the chest.

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