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Relating to the sternum and the hyoid bone. A muscle in the neck, arising from the sternum and inserted into the hyoid bone. It depresses the hyoid bone. The muscle from the medial end of the clavicle and sternum to the hyoid bone.  

A joint where the breastbone joins a rib.  

Referring to the sternum and ribs. Related to the breastbone and the collarbone.  

The angle between the sternum and the clavicle.  

Referring to the sternum and the clavicle. Related to the breastbone and the collarbone.  

A surgical operation to remove a sample of bone marrow from the breastbone for testing. Use of a large-bore needle to obtain a specimen of marrow from the sternum.  

The ridge of bone where the manubrium articulates with the body of the sternum. The angle formed by the junction of the manubrium and the body of the sternum.  

Referring to the breastbone.  

Able to kill microorganisms.  

A machine for sterilising surgical instruments by steam or boiling water.