Incidence of an articular facet on conoid tubercle of adult Pakistani clavicles

ABSTRACT

Presence of an articular facet on the conoid tubercle of clavicles the existence of coracoclavicular joint. Among 450 Pakistani adult clavicles examined, facet was found present in 52 [11.5%] male and in only 1 [8.3%] female clavicle comparable to the previous observations in Asian 10.1% in males and 8.3% in females clavicles. The most common shape of the facet noticed was oval. Double circular facets were seen in only one left clavicle. The average size of facet measured was 10 x 6 millimeters