What bone is located in the center of the rib cage?

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Brycen Heath

Social Studies

6 July, 02:48

What bone is located in the center of the rib cage?

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Karsyn Soto · Answer 1

The bone located in the center of the rib cage is the sternum. The sternum is also known as the breastbone. The purpose of the sternum is to protect the heart and lungs from injury and to stabilize the rib cages structure. The sternum is found in most vertebrates except fish, snakes and turtles.