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subclavius

[suhb-kley-vee-uhs]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

subclavii 
  1. a small shoulder muscle, the action of which assists in depressing the shoulder.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of subclavius1

1695–1705; < New Latin subclāvius ( musculus ) subclavian (muscle), equivalent to Latin sub- sub- + clāvi ( s ) key ( clavicle ) + -us adj. suffix

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