Definition of sternum

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Sternums (pl. ) of Sternu.

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Hyosternal :: Hyosternal (a.) Pertaining to the hyosternum of turtles.
Sternutation :: Sternum (n.) The ventral part of any one of the somites of an arthropod.
Sternpost :: Sternothyroid (a.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the thyroid cartilage.
Sternocoracoid :: Sterno- () A combining form used in anatomy to indicate connection with, or relation to, the sternum; as, sternocostal, sternoscapular..
Omosternal :: Omosternal (a.) Of or pertaining to the omosternum.
Manubrium :: Manubrium (n.) A handlelike process or part; esp., the anterior segment of the sternum, or presternum, and the handlelike process of the malleus..
Urosteon :: Urosteon (n.) A median ossification back of the lophosteon in the sternum of some birds.
Entosternum :: Entosternum (n.) See Entoplastron.
Hyopastron :: Hyopastron (n.) The second lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also hyosternum.
Pleurosteon :: Pleurosteon (n.) The antero-lateral piece which articulates the sternum of birds.
Asternal :: Asternal (a.) Not sternal; -- said of ribs which do not join the sternum.
Postfurca :: Postfurca (n.) One of the internal thoracic processes of the sternum of an insect.
Entoplastron :: Entoplastron (n.) The median plate of the plastron of turtles; -- called also entosternum.
Hypocleidium :: Hypocleidium (n.) A median process on the furculum, or merrythought, of many birds, where it is connected with the sternum..
Pigeon-breasted :: Pigeon-breasted (a.) Having a breast like a pigeon, -- the sternum being so prominent as to constitute a deformity; chicken-breasted..
Lophosteon :: Lophosteon (n.) The central keel-bearing part of the sternum in birds.
Epimeron :: Epimeron (n.) In insects: The lateral piece behind the episternum.
Sternomastoid :: Sternohyoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the sternum and the hyoid bone or cartilage.
Supratemporal :: Suprasternal (a.) Situated above, or anterior to, the sternum..
Sternbergite :: Sternal (a.) Of or pertaining to the sternum; in the region of the sternum.
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