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How does a fetal sternum differ from an adult?
The ossific centers appear in the intervals between the articular depressions for the coastal cartilages, in the following order: in the manubrium and first piece of the body, during the sixth month;...
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What does the sternum do?
I guess one could think of the sternum as the "backbone" that holds the ribs together, keeps them in place. The sternum and ribs are a cage like system that protects your heart and lungs from injury....
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What does your sternum connect?
The clavicles and ribs.
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Where will you find the sternum?
The sternum is a flat, dagger shaped bone located in the middle of the chest. Along with the ribs, the sternum forms the rib cage that protects the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from damage....
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What is a sternums function?
It protects the heart from fighting with the other organs. This is the main reason that new organs are rejected, the old organs fight with them because they are foreigners. That is why organ donors...