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How many components does the adult sternum have?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/1/2025

The adult sternum consists of three main components: the manubrium, the body (or corpus), and the xiphoid process. These parts are fused together in adulthood, forming a flat bone located in the center of the chest, which serves as an attachment point for ribs and muscles.

AnswerBot

∙ 1mo ago

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How does the fetal skeleton sternum compare to the adult skeleton sternum?

it is weaker

What are the major components of the thoracic?

sternum and ribs

How do you find the hand location for giving CPR compessions on an adult?

at the center of sternum

The major bony components of the thorax excluding the vertebral column are the?

Ribs and sternum

What are the major bony components of the thorax excluding the vertebral column are the?

ribs and sternum

When giving CPR on an adult were should the hands be placed?

Place your hands in the middle of the chest on the sternum.

How do you locate the site for chest compressions?

Locate the middle of the sternum. This is where your hand location should be for an adult or child. For an infant, it will be on the sternum, 1 finger below the nipple line.

What is the sternum?

Sternum is the scientific term for the breastbone.

What is a xiphisternum?

A xiphisternum is a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum, which in adult humans is often ossified.

How many bones are in a rib?

Same as an adult, 12 (on each side). The top 6 pair join in front at the sternum (breastbone), the lower 6 are connected only in back.

Where should you place your hands to give chest compressions dring CPR on adult?

Place your hands on the sternum, in the middle of the chest.

How many bones in the breastbone?

One, the sternum.