ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
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Chapter 7, Problem 15WYL
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To determine:

The three components that are associated with the sternum and also determine the ribs that are directly articulated with the sternum.

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The sternum can be defined as the flat bone that is present in the anterior midline of the wall of the thoracic chamber. The shape of the sternum is like a sword.

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