The clavicle is a part of the ___________.

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The appendicular skeleton includes the girdles and the limbs. The upper portion consists of the pectoral or shoulder girdle, the clavicle and scapula, and the upper extremity.
The clavicle is not a part of the axial skeleton.
Bones of the lower extremity in the appendicular skeleton include the femur (thighbone), the tibia and fibula, the tarsals (ankle bones), the metatarsals (bones of the foot), and the phalanges.
The clavicle is not a part of the vertebral column.
You may use the diagram of the skeletal system (including the pectoral and pelvic girdles) below as a visual reference. Please note the key in the bottom right for distinguishing between the two types of skeleton.
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The Clavicle Is a Part of the ___________