For Providers -- Atlas of Human Anatomy

The sternum seen from its anterior surface.

Translated by: Ronald A. Bergman, PhD and Adel K. Afifi, MD, MS
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A) Manubrium.
B) Body.
C) Xiphoid (ensiform) process.

a) Superior semilunar incisure (sternal notch).
b) Clavicular cavity or notch.
c) Notch for 1st rib.
d) Notch for 2nd rib.
e) Costal notches (articular fovea).
f) Lateral semilunar notches.
g) Transverse line.
h) Suprasternal ossiculum.