The three parts of the sternum are the_____.

Breast bone, suprasternal notch, xiphoid process.

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Manubrium, head, and shaft.

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Cervical, thoracic, lumbar.

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Manubrium,mesosternum, xiphoid process.

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Solution

The correct option is D
Manubrium,mesosternum, xiphoid process.

The upper region of the sternum is known as the manubrium, the middle region is known as the mesosternum or body, and the tail end is known as the xiphoid process.

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