sternum

When the "chest bones" under the collarbone are drawn visibly in a post as horizontal lines. Not to be confused with the collarbone itself or with ribs drawn on the sides of the chest.

Examples

the "sternum" shaded inside the circle (post #8278892)

See also

• ribs
• skinny
• emaciated
• collarbone
• hip bones
• scar on sternum