27 Feabh 2024 · Your sternum (breastbone) is a vertical bone at the top of your chest that protects your organs and supports your muscles and other bones. Several different health conditions can cause sternum pain or substernal pain, but most aren’t serious.

The sternum (pl.: sternums or sterna) or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury.

27 Aib 2020 · Your sternum is a flat bone in the middle of your chest that protects the organs of your torso from injury. It also serves as a connection point for other bones and muscles.

29 Noll 2021 · Sternum, commonly called breastbone, is a long, flat bone located in the midline of the chest. The word ‘sternum’ has been derived from the ancient Greek word ‘ sternon ’, meaning ‘chest’. The bone covers and protects the thoracic organs, such …

19 Lún 2024 · The sternum (also called the breastbone) is a long, flat bone that protects the underlying muscles, organs, and important arteries within the front and center of the chest. This includes the lungs, heart, and stomach, along with all of …

26 DFómh 2023 · The sternum is the bone that lies in the anterior midline of our thorax. It forms part of the rib cage and the anterior-most part of the thorax. Its functions are to protect the thoracic organs from trauma and also form the bony attachment for various muscles.

24 Iúil 2023 · The sternum is a partially T-shaped vertical bone that forms the anterior portion of the chest wall centrally. The sternum is divided anatomically into three segments: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process. The sternum connects the ribs via the costal cartilages forming the anterior rib cage.

21 Noll 2023 · The sternum, or breastbone, lies over vital organs in the chest to provide protection. Here's what to know about the bone—and how to keep it healthy.

19 Samh 2020 · The sternum (or breastbone) is a flat bone located at the anterior aspect of the thorax. It lies in the midline of the chest. As part of the bony thoracic wall, the sternum helps protect the internal thoracic viscera - such as the heart, lungs and oesophagus.

24 Aib 2023 · The sternum is the centrally located anterior portion of the chest wall and is a partially T-shaped vertical bone. There are three anatomical divisions in the sternum: the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process. The anterior rib cage’s costal cartilage connects the sternum to the ribs.