👉 The term "clavicles" is a medical term that refers to the two bones at the top of the neck, which connect the upper arm bone (scapula) and the collarbone (trachea). These bones are connected by ligaments, muscles, and tendons. The clavicles are also known as the "clawbones" because they have a long bone in their center called the hyoid bone, which is responsible for articulating the neck with the shoulders.