The sternum connects the ribs and the clavicle anteriorly and provides the anterior border of the thoracic cavity.
Description
The sternum consists of three parts:
- Manubrium
- Body
- Xiphoid process
They connect together by synchondrosis (cartilaginous joint), which ossify during adulthood.
Manubrium
Trapezoidal-shaped bone, which is the thickest and widest out of the three