- sternovertebral
- Relating to the sternum and the vertebrae; denoting the true ribs, or the seven upper ribs on either side, which articulate with the vertebrae and with the sternum. SYN: vertebrosternal.
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ster·no·ver·te·bral (stur″no-vurґtə-brəl) pertaining to the sternum and vertebrae.
Medical dictionary. 2011.