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Sternum

Also called Breastbone

AnatomySurgeryOrthopedicsImportant

Flat midline thoracic bone comprising the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process, articulating with the clavicles and costal cartilages of the upper ribs.

Korean

흉골

흉부 중앙에 위치하는 납작한 긴 뼈; 양측 늑골과 연결되며 흉곽의 전면을 형성함.

French

Sternum

Os thoracique plat sur la ligne médiane avec manubrium, corps et processus xiphoïde ; s'articule avec les clavicules et les cartilages costaux des côtes supérieures.

Word parts

  • stern/oRoot(Greek) Sternum, breastbone

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