What is another word for sternal?

Pronunciation: [stˈɜːnə͡l] (IPA)

There are few synonyms for the word "sternal" which refers to the breastbone area. However, there are some related terms that can be used in different contexts. For example, "thoracic" can be used to describe the chest area as a whole, including the sternum. "Chest" can also be used colloquially to refer to the sternal area. In a medical context, "sternoclavicular" refers to the joint between the sternum and the clavicle. Additionally, "manubrium" is a term that refers specifically to the upper part of the sternum. While there are not many direct synonyms, there are related terms that can be used in various situations depending on the context.

What are the hypernyms for Sternal?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sternal

Confining the animal in a small stall and tying it with too short a halter strap favors a sternal position when lying down.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals"
R. A. Craig, D. V. M.
5 and 6. The origin is from the anterior edge of the sternal portion of the first three thoracic ribs.
"Thoracic and Coracoid Arteries In Two Families of Birds, Columbidae and Hirundinidae"
Marion Anne Jenkinson
Variations found in these vessels were the following: In one specimen of S. inca the sternal artery had, on both sides, an independent origin from the subclavian, lateral to the origin of the coracoid artery.
"Thoracic and Coracoid Arteries In Two Families of Birds, Columbidae and Hirundinidae"
Marion Anne Jenkinson

Related words: sternal fracture, sternum fracture, trapezium fracture, clavicle fracture, scapula fracture, rib fracture, sternal trauma

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