Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have found that patients with shortness of breath can have a higher risk of dying from cardiac disease than patients without symptoms, and even than patients with typical cardiac pain.
The sternum, commonly known as the breastbone, is a long, narrow flat bone that serves as the keystone of the rib cage and stabilizes the thoracic skeleton. Several muscles that move the arms, head, and neck have their origins on the sternum.
The sternum, also known as the breastbone, is the bone located in the center of the chest where the upper ribs converge. It protects the heart and lungs from injury and helps to stabilize the structure of the ribcage. It is found in most vertebrates â exceptions include fish, snakes, and turtles.