Vocab Bloom Hub

sternum

/ˈstɜː.nəm/

1 entry

noun

/ˈstɜː.nəm/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее плоскую кость, расположенную в центре грудной клетки, которая соединяется с ключицами и первыми семью парами ребер.

A noun referring to the flat bone located in the center of the chest that connects with the collarbones and the first seven pairs of ribs.

  1. BreastboneB2formalmedical

    The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest that connects to the ribs and collarbone.

    ruГрудина

    • The doctor examined the patient's sternum for any fractures.
    • The sternum protects the heart and major blood vessels.
    • During CPR, pressure is applied to the sternum.

    Synonymsbreastbone

Forms
  • sterna plural form
  • sternums plural form
  • sternae possessive plural form
  • sternums' possessive plural form
  • sternum's possessive singular form