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The clavicle can be palpated through its entire length and is said to follow a sinuous curve. What is meant by sinuous curve?

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Sinuous curve of the clavicle is explained.

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Sinous = sine is a trigonometric function in geometry , more precisely the fraction of the side in a right angeled triangle right opposite the angle ...

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