The sternum: Anthony Summers describes the signs and symptoms of fracture to the sternum and highlights the investigations that should be undertaken for patients with sternal injurydoi:10.7748/EN2006.07.14.4.20.C4234Anthony Summers
Occasionally, the joints and cartilage where ribs attach to the sternum (breastbone) may become inflamed. The pain tends to occur with a deep breath, and there is a tenderness that can be felt when the sides of the sternum are palpated or touched. If there is swelling and inflammation ass...
The collarbone, also called the clavicle, is the bone over the top of your chest, between your breastbone (sternum) and the shoulder blade (scapula). It is easy to feel the clavicle because unlike other bones that are covered with muscle, only skin covers a large part of the bone. Clav...
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The clavicle (commonly referred to as the collarbone) is a bone found on both sides of the chest that connects the sternum or breastbone to both shoulders. A fractured clavicle is the medical term used when the collarbone is broken.
This might lead to a slight hunched forward posture as well as restriction of motion. These fused spines are particularly brittle and vulnerable to breakage (fracture) when involved in trauma such as motor-vehicle accidents. A sudden onset of pain and mobility in the spinal area of these ...
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with sternum in front and vertebral column on backside forms a rigid bony cage, which protects vital organs. Ribs move inward and outward during expiration (breathing out) and inspiration (breathing in). Bruised ribs causes severe intractable pain with movement of the ribs and thus with breathing...
This might lead to a slight hunched forward posture as well as restriction of motion. These fused spines are particularly brittle and vulnerable to breakage (fracture) when involved in trauma such as motor-vehicle accidents. A sudden onset of pain and mobility in the spinal area of these ...