Sternal membrane
Membrana sterni
Definition
The sternal membrane is formed by the fibers or the radiate sternocostal ligaments and covers the anterior surface of the sternum.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
