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The sternum can be broken through direct trauma, such as a severe impact from a car accident, a fall onto the chest, or during CPR if excessive force is applied. It can also fracture from sports injuries, particularly in contact sports. Additionally, certain medical conditions that weaken bones, like osteoporosis, can make the sternum more susceptible to fractures with less force. Always seek medical attention if you suspect a sternum injury.
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Is it true you break a sternum while doing CPR?
Yes. When you do CPR, the sternum will sometimes crack.
Can you break the lower bone in the sternum?
Yes
Can one break the sternum?
Yes, it is possible to break your sternum. One of my schoolmate came from behind me, picked me up with closed fists against my sternum, and squeezed me so hard he broke my sternum. (not intentially though) it felt like a sharp pain stabbing my chest when i would breath in or out, or doing certain movements. I couldnt carry things.
When you landmark during CPR compressions what bone are you trying not to break from the sternum?
You are trying not to break the xiphoid process bone.
During CPR which bone can be broken in the sternum area?
The bone that may break is the xiphoid process.
If one of the bones in the ear break can it cause death?
It's pretty much impossible to break the bones in your ears. I also doubt it would kill you. : /
Is the sternum medial to the heart?
The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.
The nipple is what to the sternum?
The nipple is lateral to the 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.
Is the sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
The sternum is superior to the pubic region.
What is the shape of the sternum?
The sternum is a flat bone
What kind of tissue is the sternum?
The sternum is bone.
