sternum
Rib anchor bone
The sternum is the flat bone at the center of the chest, connecting the ribs in front.
Also called the breastbone.
In birds, the sternum has a prominent keel that anchors flight muscles.
The doctor pressed on her sternum to check for tenderness.
Flat anterior thoracic bone
- manubriumTop of breastbone
- xiphoidShaped like a blade
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- mediastinumCentral chest cavity region
clavicle · scapula · costal · intercostal · thoracic · axial · cartilage · vertebrae
Surgical cut through breastbone
- thoracotomySurgical chest wall opening
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
- auscultationMedical listening examination
- CPREmergency revival technique
chest compressions · fracture · bone marrow biopsy · cardiac surgery · open heart
Central body cavity
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- inhalationTaking breath in
exhalation · ribcage · pulmonary · respiratory · ventilation
Conversion to bone tissue
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- marrowSoft bone interior
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
skeletal · periosteum · spongy bone · osteoblast · bone density · fracture · osteology · osseous
Metal torso protection
- armorProtective combat covering
- plastronVentral shell portion
- cuirassTorso-protecting plate armor
- shieldingProtecting from harm
chest guard · body armor · gorget · aegis · chestpiece
breastbone
Flat anterior thoracic bone
mediastinum · clavicle · scapula · costal · intercostal · thoracic · axial · cartilage · vertebrae · skeleton
sternotomy
Surgical cut through breastbone
- thoracotomySurgical chest wall opening
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
- auscultationMedical listening examination
CPR · chest compressions · fracture · bone marrow biopsy · cardiac surgery · open heart
thorax
Central body cavity
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
inhalation · exhalation · ribcage · pulmonary · respiratory · ventilation
ossification
Conversion to bone tissue
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- marrowSoft bone interior
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
magnesium · skeletal · periosteum · spongy bone · osteoblast · bone density · fracture · osteology · osseous
breastplate
Metal torso protection
shielding · chest guard · body armor · gorget · aegis · chestpiece
sternumspine
Column of vertebrae
vertebral column · spinal column · backbone · thoracic vertebrae · sacrum