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The clavicle is a long horizontal collarbone. It connects the shoulder blade to the breastplate. There are two clavicles, one on the left and the other on the right. Its major function is to keep the upper limb far from the thorax so that the arms get the maximum movement. It also protects a neurovascular bundle that supplies the upper limb.

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The LumboSacral region is the part of the abdomen that consists of the lower spine, the lower abdomen and the sacrum which is the triangular bone at the base of the spine. The sacrum is differently shaped in men and women. Hence it is also called sexually dimorphic. This region consists of the major muscles that assist with rotation, flexibility, and strength.

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It is the joint between the sacrum under the spine and the ilium bones of the pelvis. The spine is supported by the sacrum which is in turn supported by the ilium bones. They are connected by strong ligaments. There are two sacroiliac joints, one on the left and one on the right. The main function of the joint is to absorb shock for the spine.

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Cervical traction refers to a type of continuous or intermittent traction applied to the spine in which a head halter with weights on is worn by the patient. It maintains the proper alignment of the cervical spine during a fracture or an injury.

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Posture refers to the proper shape of the body and the correct position of the limbs. Back posture refers to the shape of the spine when a person sits, sleeps, walks, or performs any specific physical activity. A good posture refers to the three natural curves present in a nicely shaped spine. The cervical, the thoracic, and the lumbar regions are the three curves of the spine.

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The wrist is one of the most important joints in the hand. It is an indispensible part while functioning with complete mobility. There are eight bones that make up the wrist. They are known as carpals. They support the carpal tunnel that runs through the wrist. The tunnel holds tendons and nerves and is covered with ligaments.

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The ribs are long curved bones that form the rib cage. The rib cage protects two of the most important organs of the body, the lungs and the heart. It also protects the internal organs of the thorax. We humans have twenty four ribs. They are flexible and enable the chest to expand thus facilitating breathing.

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The trochanter is the anatomical part that connects the femur to the hip bone. They do not have specific functions but their main importance is that it connects the hip and the thigh muscles. There are three parts of the trochanter. The greater trochanter is the quadrilateral protruding part of the femur. It is large and irregular in shape.

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The thumbs and the fingers are one of the most important parts of the human body. They are very important for the perfect functioning and mobility of a person. But they are also a very vulnerable part of the body as they are not as strong as the other joints. There are a number of bones in the fingers that coordinate with the tendons and ligaments to function perfectly.

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