xiōng

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Meaning of 胸骨

胸骨 means sternum; breastbone (the sword-shaped bone in the center of the thorax). Pronounced xiōng gǔ.

  • sternum; breastbone (the sword-shaped bone in the center of the thorax)

Definitions & Examples

shēng
jiǎn
chá
le
de
xiōng
 

The doctor examined his sternum.

Xiōng
 
xiōng
zhuī
lèi
gòu
chéng
xiōng
qiāng
 

The sternum, thoracic vertebrae, and ribs form the thoracic cavity.

Chē
huò
zhōng
de
xiōng
zhé
le
 

His sternum was fractured in the car accident.

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