different between presternum vs episternum

presternum

English

Etymology

pre- +? sternum

Noun

presternum (plural presterna)

  1. (anatomy) The anterior segment of the sternum; the manubrium.

Related terms

  • presternal

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episternum

English

Etymology

epi- +? sternum

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -??(?)n?m

Noun

episternum (plural episternums or episterna)

  1. (anatomy) The upper segment of the sternum
  2. (entomology) The anterior part of the pleuron of an insect.

Synonyms

  • manubrium
  • presternum

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