Elongated Chest Bone Supporting the Ribs

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from The Netherlands, Group 2101, Puzzle 5 (Marine Life).

Question is: Elongated Chest Bone Supporting the Ribs

and the answer is: STERNUM

Word Meaning:

STERNUM — (anatomy) The breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process.

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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