Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The clavicle, one of the bones of shoulder girdle is a subcutaneous bone and lies horizontally at the root of the neck. The present study was conducted to assess morphometry of clavicle. Materials & Methods: 64 dry clavicles of both genders were taken and length and medial and lateral angles of both left and right side was measured. Results: Out of 64 clavicles, 44 were of males and 20 were of females. The mean length of clavicle in males on left side was 13.5 cm and on right side was 14.0 cm. The mean length of clavicle in females on left side was 12.3 cm and on right side was 12.0 cm. The mean medial angle of clavicle in males was 140.5 degree and in females was 145.2 degree and lateral angle was 147.2 degree in males and 150.4 degree in females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The length of clavicle was less in females as compared to males but the medial and lateral angles were more in females.