Sternum
System
Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT
302522007
Sternum
Definition
A midventral endochondral skeletal element which represents the origin site of the pectoral muscles[PHENOSCAPE:ad].
Also known as vertebrate sternum — per UBERON
The Sternum is a part of the Musculoskeletal.
Also identified as
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Benign neoplasm of sternum | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Benign neoplasm of sternum | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sternal neoplasm | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sternum cancer | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sternum lymphoma | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sternum lymphoma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Procedures
| Procedure | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sternotomy | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |