XIV. Embryology of the Anterior Thorax. Sternum Flashcards
1
Q
How many primary centers of ossification appear in the manubrium?
A
1 - 3 centers have been identified
2
Q
How many primary centers of ossification appear in the corpus sterni?
A
typically 6
3
Q
In what part of the sternum will a secondary center of ossification appear?
A
the xiphoid process
