rib vs Sternum
| Eigenschaft | rib | Sternum |
|---|---|---|
| Lateinischer Name | dorsal rib | Os sternum |
| Typ | Bone | Bone |
| Körpersystem | N/A | Skeletal |
| Körperregion | N/A | Thorax |
| Funktion | N/A | The flat bone in the center of the anterior chest wall. Protects the heart and great vessels. Provides attachment for the costal cartilages of the upper seven ribs and the … |
| Klinische Bedeutung | N/A | Sternal fractures occur from direct trauma (steering wheel injuries). Median sternotomy is the standard approach for open-heart surgery. Sternal bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are common diagnostic procedures. |
| FMA ID | 7574 | 7485 |