Humerus vs Sternum
| Свойство | Humerus | Sternum |
|---|---|---|
| Латинское название | Os humeri | Os sternum |
| Тип | Bone | Bone |
| Система органов | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Область тела | Upper Arm | Thorax |
| Функция | The bone of the upper arm connecting the shoulder to the elbow. Provides attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm, enabling a wide range of upper limb movements. | 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 … |
| Клиническое значение | Surgical neck fractures are common in elderly patients. Midshaft fractures may damage the radial nerve causing wrist drop. Supracondylar fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. | 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 | 13303 | 7485 |
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Humerus
Os humeri
The bone of the upper arm, the humerus connects the shoulder to the elbow and provides the attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm that enable a wide range of upper limb movement. …