rib vs Sternum

Properti rib Sternum
Nama Latin dorsal rib Os sternum
Tipe Bone Bone
Sistem Tubuh N/A Skeletal
Wilayah Tubuh N/A Thorax
Fungsi 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 …
Signifikansi Klinis 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