Brustbein

sternum; breastbone

noun BRUST-byn Rare

Usage Note

Brustbein is the flat bone in the centre of the chest connecting the ribs. Relevant in CPR instruction (Herzdruckmassage auf dem Brustbein) and in medical articles about heart surgery. Plural: Brustbeine.

Examples

"Bei der Herzdruckmassage drückt man auf das Brustbein."

Natural Translation

During CPR you press on the sternum.

Literal Translation

During heart-compression-massage one presses on the breastbone.

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