BREASTBONE

sternum, breastbone

(noun) the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

breastbone (plural breastbones)

(anatomy) The central narrow bone in the front of the chest, connecting the collarbone and the top ribs.

Synonyms

• sternum

Source: Wiktionary


Breast"bone`, n.

Definition: The bone of the breast; the sternum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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