Totalitarianism is a political system in which the state holds total authority over the society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life whenever necessary. The concept of totalitarianism was first developed on a positive sense in the 1920s by the Italian fascists.
The sternum or breastbone is a vertical flat bone lying at the anterior middle part of the chest. Externally, it is made up of compact bone. Inside of it is a cancellous or spongy tissue that is entirely vascular. The adult length of the sternum measures 15-17 cm.
Causes of Breast Bone Pain. 1  Heartburn or reflux is the most common cause of a burning pain along and under the breast bone as a result of esophagitis. 2  Fractures of the sternum is rare but may occur in car accident injuries due to the impact with the steering wheel. Joint pain at the points where the shoulder bone (1) and ribs (2) articulate with the breast bone can be due to inflammatory joint disorders like arthritis although this is uncommon.