sternal rib
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Sternal rib — One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a sternal rib or a true rib if it attaches to the sternum (the breast bone). All 12 pairs of ribs attach to the building blocks of the spine (vertebrae) in the back. The 12 pairs of ribs… … Medical dictionary
sternal rib — noun 1. : a rib whose costal cartilage connects with the sternum : true rib 2. : the ventral segment of a rib of some animals that represents an ossified costal cartilage … Useful english dictionary
Rib, sternal — One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a sternal rib or a true rib if it attaches to the sternum (the breast bone). All 12 pairs of ribs attach to the building blocks of the spine (vertebrae) in the back. The 12 pairs of ribs… … Medical dictionary
sternal — adj. of or relating to the sternum. Phrases and idioms: sternal rib = true rib … Useful english dictionary
Sternal angle — Lateral border of sternum. Anterior surface of sternum and costal cartilages. (Sternal … Wikipedia
Rib fracture — Classification and external resources An X ray showing multiple old fractured ribs of the person s left side as marked by the oval. ICD 10 S … Wikipedia
Rib — Rib, n. [AS. rib, ribb; akin to D. rib, G. rippe, OHG. rippa, rippi, Dan. ribbe, Icel. rif, Russ. rebro.] 1. (Anat.) One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax. [1913 Webster] Note: In… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rib grass — Rib Rib, n. [AS. rib, ribb; akin to D. rib, G. rippe, OHG. rippa, rippi, Dan. ribbe, Icel. rif, Russ. rebro.] 1. (Anat.) One of the curved bones attached to the vertebral column and supporting the lateral walls of the thorax. [1913 Webster] Note … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sternal — Ster nal, a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the sternum; in the region of the sternum. [1913 Webster] {Sternal ribs}. See the Note under {Rib}, n., 1. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sternal ribs — Sternal Ster nal, a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the sternum; in the region of the sternum. [1913 Webster] {Sternal ribs}. See the Note under {Rib}, n., 1. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
