postˈclavicle Anat. and Zool.
[f. post- A. 2 b.]
The posterior bone of the scapular arch of some fishes.
| 1888 Rolleston & Jackson Anim. Life 416 The Ganoidei and Teleostei have investing bones known as supra-clavicle, clavicle, inter-clavicle, and post-clavicle, all derived apparently from the skin and lining membrane of the branchial cavity, and present in none of the higher Vertebrata. |
So postclaˈvicular a., situated behind the clavicle; pertaining to the postclavicle.
| 1870 Rolleston Anim. Life 44 The clavicle overlaps a postclavicular bar. |