Sternum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɜː.nəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sternum is a noun meaning (anatomy) The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.
Meaning
(anatomy) The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.
More Meanings
- (arachnology) The sclerotized ventral plate of spiders, between the coxae, marking the floor of the cephalothorax.
Example Sentences
The neckline fell into a V, showing the bone of his sternum.
Word Forms
- sterna
- sternums
Synonyms for sternum
Depending on context, synonyms include breastbone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include breastbone, keeled, sternebra, manubrium, mesosternum, presternum.
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