- The
sternum (pl.:
sternums or sterna) or
breastbone is a long flat bone
located in the
central part of the chest. It
connects to the ribs via cartilage...
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Pectus excavatum is a
structural deformity of the
anterior thoracic wall in
which the
sternum and rib cage are
shaped abnormally. This
produces a caved-in...
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development of many
traits ****ociated with
modern birds, like
strongly keeled breastbones, toothless,
beaked portions of
their jaws (though most non-avian euornithians...
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Heartburn is a
burning sensation felt
behind the
breastbone. It is a
symptom that is
commonly linked to acid
reflux and is
often triggered by food, particularly...
-
carina (pl.: carinae) in bird
anatomy is an
extension of the
sternum (
breastbone)
which runs
axially along the
midline of the
sternum and
extends outward...
- she
could not
believe in angels,
having calculated that they
needed a
breastbone 6 feet (1.8 m) long to
support wings.
Alfred came from a
Liberal family...
- the bird.
These strips of
white meat are
located on
either side of the
breastbone,
under the
breast meat (pectoralis major). They may also be made with...
-
extinct relatives to
possess a keel, or "carina", on the
underside of the
breastbone used to
anchor large flight muscles. Traditionally,
Carinatae were defined...
- long that
serves as a
strut between the
shoulder blade and the
sternum (
breastbone).
There are two clavicles, one on each side of the body. The clavicle...
- can
extend from the
clavicle (collarbone) to the
middle of the
sternum (
breastbone). At the
sides of the chest, the
breast tissue can
extend into the axilla...
