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What is the function on the breastbone?

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∙ 12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The breastbone, or sternum, is a flexible plate of cartilage that holds the front of most of the ribs in place to form the thoracic cage.

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What is the bone joining the shoulder-blade to the breastbone?

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