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The sternum is a flat, dagger shaped bone located in the middle of the chest. Along with the ribs, the sternum forms the rib cage that protects the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from damage.
The sternum is composed of three parts:
The manubrim, also called the "handle", is located at the top of the sternum and moves slightly. It is connected to the first two ribs.
The body, also called the "blade" or the "gladiolus", is located in the middle of the sternum and connects the third to seventh ribs directly and the eighth through tenth ribs indirectly.
The xiphoid process, also called the "tip", is located on the bottom of the sternum. It is often cartilaginous (cartilage), but does become bony in later years.
These three segments of bone are usually fused in adults.
The sternum serves an important function in the body. The ribs are connected to it by the coastal cartilage. Without the sternum, there would be a hole in the bone structure in the middle of your chest, right above your heart and lungs. The sternum protects this vital area and completes the circle of the rib cage.
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Is the sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
The sternum is superior to the pubic region.
What muscle attaches to the sternum?
intercoastals (body of sternum), Sternalis (manubrium of sternum), Sternocleidomastoid (manubrium of sternum), Pectoralis Major (body of sternum)
Is the nose lateral to the scapula?
The humerus is lateral to the sternum. The sternum, or breastbone, is midline.
The nipple is what to the sternum?
The nipple is lateral to the sternum.
Can you find fibrocartilage at connection of ribs and sternum?
Yes, that is where joints that are made of a lot of fibers are found.
In what part of your body would you find the sternum?
chest
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How can I find out which knee replacement I received?
How can I find what knee replacement was used for my surgery?
Is the sternum medial to the heart?
The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.
Is the sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
The sternum is superior to the pubic region.
Would you find the scaplua in the knee shoulder or wrist?
knee
What muscle attaches to the sternum?
intercoastals (body of sternum), Sternalis (manubrium of sternum), Sternocleidomastoid (manubrium of sternum), Pectoralis Major (body of sternum)
How do you find the hand location for giving CPR compessions on an adult?
at the center of sternum
Is the heart anterior or lateral to the sternum?
The heat is posterior to the sternum, not anterior. It is a midline structure, like the sternum, so it is not lateral to the sternum.
What kind of tissue is the sternum?
The sternum is bone.
What is the shape of the sternum?
The sternum is a flat bone
What bone does the sternum protect?
The sternum IS a bone.
