rib vs Sternum
| Özellik | rib | Sternum |
|---|---|---|
| Latince Adı | dorsal rib | Os sternum |
| Tür | Bone | Bone |
| Vücut Sistemi | N/A | Skeletal |
| Vücut Bölgesi | N/A | Thorax |
| İşlev | 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 … |
| Klinik Önemi | 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 |