**Core Concept**
The **clavicle** is a long bone that serves as a strut between the **scapula** and the **sternum**, and its anomalies can be associated with various conditions. The absent lateral third of the clavicle is a rare congenital anomaly.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
This condition is often associated with **cleidocranial dysplasia**, a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal development of bones and teeth. The disorder affects the development of the clavicle, leading to its partial or complete absence.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** is incorrect because it is not typically associated with this specific clavicle anomaly.
**Option B:** and **Option C:** are also incorrect as they do not directly relate to the absent lateral third of the clavicle.
**Option D:** is the correct answer, which is associated with **cleidocranial dysplasia**.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
The absent lateral third of the clavicle is a key feature of **cleidocranial dysplasia**, which also includes other skeletal abnormalities and dental issues.
**Correct Answer:** D. Cleidocranial dysplasia
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