Is Sternum a Flat Bone?

Your sternum is a T-shaped flat bone that's located in the middle of your chest. It protects your heart and lungs. Your ribs are also flat bones. You have 12 of them on either side of your body.

What type of bone is sternum?

1. Flat Bones Protect Internal Organs. There are flat bones in the skull (occipital, parietal, frontal, nasal, lacrimal, and vomer), the thoracic cage (sternum and ribs), and the pelvis (ilium, ischium, and pubis). The function of flat bones is to protect internal organs such as the brain, heart, and pelvic organs.

Is the sternum irregular or flat?

Flat bones: Flat bones are thin and have broad surfaces. The flat bones include the scapula (wingbone), the ribs, and the sternum (breastbone). Irregular bones: Irregular bones are irregular in size and shape and are usually quite compact.