sternum
nounmasculinetécnico/iʃˈtɛɾnu/medium
es·ter·no
Definition
The flat, elongated bone located in the front of the thorax, to which the ribs are attached.
The impact from the fall caused a fracture in the sternum.
The doctor palpates the sternum during the physical examination.
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Common collocations
sternum fracturesternum painmanubrium of the sternum
Etymology
Do latim 'sternum', por sua vez do grego 'stérnon' (peito).