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Sternum | definition of sternum by Medical dictionary

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sternum (stĕr′nŭm) [L.] STERNUM The narrow, flat bone in the median line of the thorax in front. It consists of three portions: the manubrium, the body or gladiolus, and the ensiform or xiphoid process. See: illustration cleft sternum A congenital fissure of the sternum. …

Sternum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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noun. ster· num ˈstər-nəm. plural sternums or sterna -nə. : a compound ventral bone or cartilage that lies in the median central part of the body of most vertebrates above …

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noun, plural ster·na [stur-nuh], ster·nums. Anatomy, Zoology. a bone or series of bones extending along the middle line of the ventral portion of the body of most …

Sternum fracture | definition of Sternum fracture by …

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n. pl. ster·nums or ster·na (-nə) 1. A long flat bone in most vertebrates that is situated along the ventral midline of the thorax and articulates with the ribs. The manubrium of the …

Medical Definition of Sternum - MedicineNet

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Sternum: The long flat bone in the upper middle of the front of the chest. The sternum articulates (comes together) with the cartilages of the first seven ribs and …

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Sternal | definition of sternal by Medical dictionary

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sternal. [ ster´nal] pertaining to the sternum. sternal puncture insertion of a hollow needle into the manubrium of the sternum to obtain a sample of bone marrow. The sternum …

Body of sternum | definition of body of sternum by …

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body. [ bod´e] trunk (def. 1). 1. the largest and most important part of any organ. 2. any mass or collection of material. acetone b's ketone bodies. alkapton b's a class of …

Medical Definition of Sternum - RxList

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Sternum: The long flat bone in the upper middle of the front of the chest. The sternum articulates (comes together) with the cartilages of the first seven ribs and …