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Sternum


 

Sternum or breastbone is a long, flat bone located in the center of the thorax (chest). It connects to the rib bones via cartilage, forming the rib cage with them, and thus helps to protect the lungs and heart from physical trauma.

Articulations

The sternum articulates on either side with the clavicle and upper seven costal cartilages.

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◄ Sternum: Ossification
Sternum: Fractures of the Sternum ►

~ Table of Content ~

►Introduction
►Overview
►Manubrium
►Surfaces
►Borders
►Body
►Xiphoid Process
►Structure
►Ossification
►Articulations
►Fractures of the Sternum
►References
►See also

 

 

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