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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for sternum
  1. Poland syndrome 
    ... runs from the upper arm to the breastbone (sternum). The abnormal pectoralis major muscle may cause the ... Citation on PubMed Fokin AA. Thoracic defects: cleft sternum and Poland syndrome. Thorac Surg Clin. 2010 Nov; ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/poland-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Freeman-Sheldon syndrome 
    ... impair breathing or coughing. The ribs or breastbone (sternum) may be abnormally shaped in people with this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/freeman-sheldon-syndrome - Genetics
  3. Melorheostosis 
    ... although it can also affect the pelvis, breastbone (sternum), ribs, or other bones. (The term "melorheostosis" is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/melorheostosis - Genetics