Meaning
sternum, breastbone
- The flat bone in the center of the chest connecting the ribs; sternum.
In a sentence
Il paziente lamentava un dolore acuto dietro lo sterno.
The patient complained of a sharp pain behind the sternum.
Durante il massaggio cardiaco si comprime con forza lo sterno.
During chest compressions, you press down firmly on the sternum.
La cintura di sicurezza gli ha provocato una contusione allo sterno.
The seatbelt caused a bruise to his breastbone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sterno | masculine · singular |
| sterni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mainly used in medical contexts, first aid, or anatomy.