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Definition of Breastbone
1. Noun. The flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs.
Exact synonyms: Sternum
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Terms within: Corpus Sternum, Gladiolus, Manubrium, Xiphoid Process
Group relationships: Chest, Pectus, Thorax, Axial Skeleton
Derivative terms: Sternal
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Terms within: Corpus Sternum, Gladiolus, Manubrium, Xiphoid Process
Group relationships: Chest, Pectus, Thorax, Axial Skeleton
Derivative terms: Sternal
Definition of Breastbone
1. n. The bone of the breast; the sternum.
Definition of Breastbone
1. Noun. The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collar-bone and the top ribs. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Breastbone
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