umbones

Meanings

• noun

  In anatomy, the umbones are the points of articulation between the vertebral column and the sternum, forming the sternocostal joints.

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Variants

List of all variants of umbones that leads to same result
umbo , umbonal , umbonate , umbones , umbos

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Etymology

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From Latin umbō, 'knob, swelling'.

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Trivia

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1. The plural form of umbones is umbilices.

2. The umbilical cord connects the developing fetus to the placenta, and the umbilicus, or belly button, is the scar where the cord was attached.

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Related Concepts

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1. sternum: The breastbone is a flat bone in the middle of the chest. The sternum is the largest bone in the sternum.

2. vertebral column: The vertebral column, also known as the spinal column, is a series of vertebrae stacked on top of each other, forming the axial skeleton.

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How to Memorize "umbones"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the umbones as the points where the vertebral column connects to the sternum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'umbones' with the idea of connections between bones.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Umbrellas Make Bones Obvious' to remember that the umbones are the points where the vertebral column connects to the sternum.

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