from injury. Shaped roughly like a necktie, it is one of the largest and longest flat bones of the body. Its three regions are the manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process. The word sternum originates from Ancient Greek ??????? (stérnon) 'chest'.

Structure

The sternum is a narrow, flat bone, forming the middle portion of the front of the chest. The top of the sternum supports the clavicles

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