Sternal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or near the sternum.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The surgeon carefully made a sternal incision to access the patient's heart.
- The doctor palpated the sternal notch to assess the patient's cardiovascular system.
- A sternal fracture is a serious injury that can be caused by a car accident.
- The patient was diagnosed with a sternal tumor that required immediate surgery.
- The anatomist pointed out the sternal angle as a key landmark in the chest cavity.