Embryology: Sternum Flashcards

1
Q

How many primary centers of ossification appear in the manubrium?

A

1-3 centers

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2
Q

How many primary centers of ossification appear in the corpus sterni?

A

Typically 6

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3
Q

In what part of the sternum will a secondary center of ossification appear?

A

The xiphoid process

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