sternal angle

noun

The synarthrotic joint formed by the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum.

Meanings

nounsternal angle (plural sternal angles)

plural sternal angles

  1. anatomyThe synarthrotic joint formed by the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum.

    Synonyms: angle of Louis

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe synarthrotic joint formed by the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum.

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Chicago

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