Corpus Sternum (Noun)
Meaning
The large central part of the breastbone.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The corpus sternum, or gladiolus, is the longest part of the sternum, located in the center of the chest.
- A typical corpus sternum has a somewhat rough surface and an uneven front border, varying slightly from person to person.
- Behind the corpus sternum are several other parts, including the first six costal cartilages that attach the true ribs to the breastbone.
- There are two kinds of notches, also called jugular and costal notches, which separate the corpus sternum from other sections of the sternum.
- To correctly measure chest size, an athlete needs to run the measuring tape all the way around the chest and the corpus sternum at the bottom.