presternum

[ pree-stur-nuhm ]

/ priˈstɜr nəm /

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noun, plural pre·ster·na

[pree-stur-nuh], /priˈstɜr nə/, pre·ster·nums.

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Origin of presternum

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; see origin at pre-, sternum

pre·ster·nal, adjective

The sternum of the Balæna consists of a broad, flattened, heart-shaped or oval presternum.
Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon|Robert A. Sterndale
The presternum is as a rule small and compressed, often much keeled, especially in the horse and tapir.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds
In the ant-eaters and armadillos the presternum is broad and sometimes as in Priodon strongly keeled.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds
In all bats the presternum has a prominent keel for the attachment of the great pectoral muscles.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2|Various

The two clavicles are joined across the top of the presternum by an interclavicular ligament.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5|Various

presternum

[ prē-stûr′nəm ]

episternum