2020年4月27日 · Your sternum is a flat bone in the middle of your chest that protects the organs of your torso from injury. It also serves as a connection point for other bones and muscles.

The sternum (pl.: sternums or sterna) or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury.

Your sternum, or breastbone, is a flat, vertical bone at the center of your chest that protects your organs and muscles. It connects to other bones and muscles and forms part of your ribcage, which protects your heart and lungs.

2023年10月26日 · The sternum is the bone that lies in the anterior midline of our thorax. It forms part of the rib cage and the anterior-most part of the thorax. Its functions are to protect the thoracic organs from trauma and also form the bony attachment for various muscles.

2024年8月19日 · The sternum (also called the breastbone) is a long, flat bone that protects the underlying muscles, organs, and important arteries within the front and center of the chest. This includes the lungs, heart, and stomach, along with all of …

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 ‘ sternon ’, meaning ‘chest’. The bone covers and protects the thoracic organs, such as the heart and lungs, from any external shock.

2025年1月28日 · The sternum, commonly referred to as the breastbone, is a flat, elongated bone located in the central part of the chest. It forms the anterior portion of the thoracic cage and serves as an attachment site for the ribs and clavicles.[1]