What is the biomechanical function of the clavicle? ADVERTISEMENT 447 viewsJuly 15, 2012 0 Chris0 July 15, 2012 0 Comments 3 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Joanne0 Posted 0 Comments According to Hollinshead’s Functional Anatomy of the Limbs and Back, the “clavicle acts primarily to keep the limb free or away from the body.” It also acts “to provide movement of the scapula. For this reason “it possesses joints at both ends.” You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login