What is another word for sterna?

Pronunciation: [stˈɜːnə] (IPA)

Sterna is a Latin word that refers to the breast or chest area of a person or animal. There are several synonyms for this term such as thorax, pectoral region, and chest cavity. These words are often used in medical literature to describe the anatomical features of the chest area. Within the context of birdwatching, sterna is used to describe the underside of a bird's body and can be related to terms such as abdominal or ventral. Other synonyms for sterna include ribcage and torso, which also describe different aspects of the human body or the anatomical structure of an animal. These terms allow for precise and accurate descriptions that can be useful across a range of contexts.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      stern.

What are the hypernyms for Sterna?

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Usage examples for Sterna

During our passage to the equator, sterna solida and Dysporus Sula alighted frequently on our vessel, and allowed themselves to be taken.
"A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2"
Otto von Kotzebue
384 sterna macroura, i.
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold

Related words: sternum

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