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sternum

/ˈstɜː.nəm/

Tradução: Osso plano situado no centro da caixa torácica, que se articula com as clavículas e com as sete primeiras costelas; também chamado de osso do peito.

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noun

/ˈstɜː.nəm/C1formalmedical
  • ptOsso plano situado no centro da caixa torácica, que se articula com as clavículas e com as sete primeiras costelas; também chamado de osso do peito.

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.

    ptEsterno

    • 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.

    Sinônimosbreastbone

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