omosternum

noun — 2 senses

omosternum

noun

Etymology From omo- (“shoulder”) + sternum.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences The anterior element of the sternum which projects forward from between the clavicles in many frogs or toads and is usually tipped with cartilage.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences In many mammals, an interarticular cartilage, or bone, between the sternum and the clavicle.

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