What is another name for the breastbone?

• A. Clavicle
• B. Sternum
• C. Radius
• D. Pelvis

Answer: (B)

Breastbone refers to the sternum, the flat bone along the midline of the chest that forms the front part of the rib cage and serves as the anchor for the first seven pairs of ribs. The sternum is the correct term because it is the anatomical name for that bone, whereas the clavicle is the collarbone, the radius is a forearm bone, and the pelvis is the hip region.