noun
- the breastbone; a flat bone in the center of the chest to which the ribs are attached
- a genus of seabirds commonly known as terns
Usage: anatomy
Usage: biology; ornithology
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s sterna for any signs of injury.
- A fractured sterna can be extremely painful and requires immediate medical attention.
- The sterna protects vital organs in the chest cavity.
- Birds in the genus Sterna are known for their graceful flight patterns.
- The Arctic tern belongs to the Sterna genus.
- Researchers studied the migration patterns of various Sterna species.