2023年10月26日 · In this article, we will discuss the embryology, anatomy and clinical relevance of the sternum. The sternum develops from a left and right cartilaginous plates that unite in the …

2024年2月27日 · It connects to other bones and muscles and forms part of your ribcage, which protects your heart and lungs. Many different conditions can cause sternum pain, but most …

2022年11月18日 · There are three types of ribs based on their attachment to the sternum: True ribs are the first 7 pairs that attach to the thoracic vertebra in the spine and then directly …

2021年9月14日 · The thoracic cage surrounds and protects the heart and lungs in the thoracic cavity. It consists of the ribs, the sternum, and the thoracic vertebrae, to which the ribs …

2020年4月27日 · What does the sternum consist of? Your sternum is a flat bone that’s located in the middle of your torso. If you place your fingers at the center of your chest, you can feel it. …

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2023年7月24日 · The sternum is a partially T-shaped vertical bone that forms the anterior portion of the chest wall centrally. The sternum is divided anatomically into three segments: …

2024年8月19日 · However, cartilaginous connectors between the sternum and each of the upper six ribs assist with minor motions that occur with each breath. Each inward breath requires the …

2021年12月29日 · Sternum, commonly called breastbone, is a long, flat bone located in the midline of the chest. The word ‘sternum’ has been derived from the ancient Greek word ‘ …

2025年1月28日 · The sternum provides articulation points for the costal cartilages of the first seven ribs, forming the anterior part of the rib cage. It also articulates with the clavicles, …