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Human Anatomy

  1. sternum
    breastbone
  2. manubrium
    broad superior portion of the sternum
  3. jugular/suprasternal notch
    notch on the proximal end of the sternum
  4. clavicular notch
    where the sternum articulates with the clavicles
  5. body
    longest part of the sternum
  6. xiphoid process
    inferior end of the sternum, attachment for abdominal muscles
  7. ribs
    • true ribs (1 to 7)
    • false ribs (8 to 10)
    • floating ribs (11 to 12)
Author
fecooper
ID
39223
Card Set
Human Anatomy
Description
Bones of the Thoracic Cage
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