Sternal membrane

Membrana sterni

Definition

IMAIOS

The sternal membrane is formed by ligamentous tissue on the ventral surface of the sternum in pigs and ruminants.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature - 3rd edittion - Gheorghe M. Constantinescu, Oskar Schaller - Enke

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