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What is the function on the breastbone?
The breastbone, or sternum, is a flexible plate of cartilage that holds the front of most of the ribs in place to form the thoracic cage.
The breastbone is what to the shoulders?
The breastbone is anteromedial to the shoulder blade.
What is your breastbone is also know as ...?
Your breastbone is called the sternum.
What is another name for the breastbone?
Sternocostal or costosternal means pertaining to the breastbone and ribs.Costosternal
What are the symptoms of pectus excavatum?
Most people have no symptoms, but if the breastbone is pushed back far enough, heart and lung function may be affected.
What is the combining term for breastbone?
The combining term for breastbone is stern(o).
What is the bone joining the shoulder-blade to the breastbone?
The bone joining the shoulder blade to the breastbone is the clavicle, commonly known as the collarbone.
What is the medical term pertaining to the breastbone and ribs?
Sternocostal or costosternal means pertaining to the breastbone and ribs.Costosternal
What is another name for the sternum?
Another name for sternum could be chest or breastbone.
What is your breastbone known as?
sternum
What resembles the breastbone?
sternomastoid
Is navel lateral from the breastbone?
Yes, the navel (or belly button) is located laterally from the breastbone (sternum). The breastbone is situated in the center of the chest, while the navel is positioned lower in the abdomen and slightly off-center, typically aligning more towards the midline of the body but further down. Therefore, in relation to the breastbone, the navel can be considered lateral.
