BreastboneThe breastbone, also called the sternum, is a long, flat bone in the
center of the chest. It is connected to the ribs with cartilage. Together with
the ribs, it helps to protect important organs in the chest, such as the heart
and lungs, from damage. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
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