sternum
word
Definition
The sternum is the flat bone in the center of your chest that connects to the ribs and helps protect the heart and lungs.
Usage & Nuances
A medical and anatomical term, rarely used in casual conversation. Often appears in health, biology, or anatomy contexts. Sometimes called the 'breastbone'. Don't confuse with 'stern', which is an adjective for strict.
Spanish: esternónPortuguese (BR): esternoPortuguese (PT): esternoChinese (Simplified): 胸骨Chinese (Traditional): 胸骨Hindi: उरोस्थिArabic: عظم القصBengali: স্টার্নাম - বুকের হাড় (ব্রেস্টবোন)Russian: грудинаJapanese: 胸骨Vietnamese: xương ứcKorean: 흉골Turkish: göğüs kemiği - sternumUrdu: سٹری نم (سینہ کی ہڈی)Indonesian: tulang dada - sternum
Example Sentences
The doctor checked my sternum for injuries.
basic
Your sternum is in the middle of your chest.
basic
The ribs connect to the sternum.
basic
He broke his sternum in the car accident, but he recovered well.
natural
When you do CPR, you press down on the sternum to help the heart pump.
natural
He pointed to his sternum when explaining where the pain was.
natural