Sternum - Fractures of the Sternum - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Sternum: Encyclopedia - 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, formi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sternum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sternum - Body
('corpus sterni; gladiolus') The body, considerably longer, narrower, and thinner than the manubrium, attains its greatest breadth close ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sternum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sternum - Overview
The sternum (Figs. 1 to 3) is an elongated, flattened bone, forming the middle portion of the anterior wall of the thorax. Its upper end ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sternum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sternum - Ossification
The sternum originally consists of two cartilaginous bars, situated one on either side of the median plane and connected with the cartila...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sternum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sternum - Xiphoid Process
('processus xiphoideus; ensiform or xiphoid appendix') The xiphoid process is the smallest of the three pieces: it is thin and elongated,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sternum: Encyclopedia Ii - Sternum - Manubrium
('manubrium sterni') The manubrium is the broad, upper part of the sternum. With a quadrangular shape, wider superiorly and narrower infe...   » Read the article