In cats, which bones are free-floating?

shoulder blade
upper arm bone
fibula
collarbone
Unlike human arms, cat forelimbs are attached to the shoulder by free-floating clavicle bones, which allows them to pass their body through any space into which they can fit their heads.
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shoulder blade
upper arm bone
fibula
collarbone
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11%
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14%
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40%
35
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21%
39%
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39%
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flagAustralia
39%
9%
11%
39%
61
flagPakistan
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21%
22%
37%
66
flagIndia
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30%
35%
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flagMalaysia
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20%
35%
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flagNigeria
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flagGhana
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26%
15
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48%
25%
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41%
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