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Why is the clavicle a bone that can easily fracture

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Your clavicle is easy to fracture because it's frequently exposed to force. The middle third of your clavicle is its thinnest and outermost part and has a lack of support by muscles and ligaments, so it's more vulnerable to injury.

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