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26 paź 2023 · The sternum is the bone that lies in the anterior midline of our thorax. It forms part of the rib cage and the anterior-most part of the thorax. Its functions are to protect the thoracic organs from trauma and also form the bony attachment for various muscles. It is also the center around which the superior 10 ribs directly or indirectly attached.
- False Ribs
The Ribs are curved, flat bones that form the larger part of...
- Lateral Abdominal Muscles
Abdominal external oblique muscle. Abdominal external...
- Anterior Abdominal Muscles
Origin and insertion. The rectus abdominis muscle is...
- Transversus Thoracis Muscle
Transversus thoracis muscle (Musculus transversus thoracis)...
- Sternoclavicular Joint
Movements. Due to the shape of its articular surfaces, the...
- Pericardium
Between the layers is the pericardial cavity, a potential...
- External Obliques
External abdominal oblique muscle originates from the...
- Clavicle
The first is the acromioclavicular joint, which is formed by...
- False Ribs
19 lis 2020 · The sternum (or breastbone) is a flat bone located at the anterior aspect of the thorax. It lies in the midline of the chest and has a ‘T’ shape. As part of the bony thoracic wall, the sternum helps protect the internal thoracic viscera – such as the heart, lungs and oesophagus.
24 lip 2023 · The sternum is a partially T-shaped vertical bone that forms the anterior portion of the chest wall centrally. The sternum is divided anatomically into three segments: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process. The sternum connects the ribs via the costal cartilages forming the anterior rib cage.
The sternum (pl.: sternums or sterna) or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury.
29 gru 2021 · Sternum, commonly called breastbone, is a long, flat bone located in the midline of the chest. The word ‘sternum’ has been derived from the ancient Greek word ‘ sternon ’, meaning ‘chest’. The bone covers and protects the thoracic organs, such as the heart and lungs, from any external shock.
The manubrium: articulates with the first rib (primary cartilaginous), clavicle (atypical synovial), and body of the sternum (secondary or primary cartilaginous joint). The body: articulates with the second rib at the sternomanubrial angle and the 3rd to 7th rib and costal cartilages.
27 lut 2024 · Your sternum (breastbone) is a vertical bone at the top of your chest that protects your organs and supports your muscles and other bones. Several different health conditions can cause sternum pain or substernal pain, but most aren’t serious.
