episternum
əˈstɜr noun, plural ep·i·ster·na 
[-nuh] .
[-nuh] . 1.
Anatomy, manubrium.
2.
Entomology. the anterior portion of a pleuron.
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episternum (ˌɛpɪˈstɜːnəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -na | |
| 1. | the manubrium of the sternum in mammals |
| 2. | another name for interclavicle |
| epi'sternal | |
| —adj | |
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Episternum
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So is extrinsic. Does it mean:
| originating outside the anatomical limits of certain muscles or nerves |
| one of the hollow cavities in the skull connecting with the nasal cavities |
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episternum ep·i·ster·num (ěp'ĭ-stûr'nəm)
n.
The broad upper segment of the sternum occasionally fused with the body of the sternum and forming the sternal angle. Also called manubrium, presternum.
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