breastbone | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs | |
Synonyms: | sternum | |
Related terms: | os thorax axial_skeleton manubrium xiphoid_process gladiolus | |
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