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Changes in the Health of the Average Person Are an Important

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Changes in the health of the average person are an important indicator of changes in the standard of living.


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True Ribs

The first seven pairs of ribs that are directly attached to the sternum through their own costal cartilages, providing protection to the thoracic organs.

Sternal Break

A fracture or break in the sternum, often a result of a direct blow or trauma to the chest area.

Xiphoid Process

The smallest and lowermost part of the sternum, providing attachment points for muscles and ligaments of the abdomen.

Sternal Angle

The sternal angle, or Angle of Louis, is the anatomical landmark formed by the joint between the manubrium and the body of the sternum, often used as a reference point for rib identification.

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