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

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rib

dorsal rib

Sternum

Os sternum

The flat bone at the center of the anterior chest wall, the sternum shields the heart and great vessels and anchors the costal cartilages of the upper seven ribs and the clavicles; its interior is …

Skeletal Thorax