sternum
IPA: stˈɝnʌm
noun
- (anatomy) The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.
- (arachnology) The sclerotized ventral plate of spiders, between the coxae, marking the floor of the cephalothorax.
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Examples of "sternum" in Sentences
- The doctor pressed firmly on my sternum to check for any tenderness or pain
- She felt a sharp pain in her sternum after lifting the heavy box
- The sternum is a flat bone located in the center of the chest
- He broke his sternum in a car accident and had to wear a brace for several weeks
- The sternum provides protection for vital organs such as the heart and lungs
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