A blow to the shoulder often breaks the clavicle, but very seldom breaks the scapula. Which of the following statements best explains why this is so?
A) The scapula is larger than the clavicle.
B) The clavicle provides the only bony attachment of the pectoral girdle to the body.
C) The scapula is more protected by muscle.
D) When the body is moving forward, the clavicle is more likely to be struck than the scapula.
E) All of the choices are correct.

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The scapula's larger size, its protection by muscle, and the clavicle's role as the only bony attachment of the pectoral girdle to the body, along with its positioning making it more likely to be struck, all contribute to why a blow to the shoulder often breaks the clavicle but seldom the scapula.

A Blow to the Shoulder Often Breaks the Clavicle, but Very