The sternum, or breastbone, is a long, flat bone in the center of the chest, says Kaiser Permanente. It connects to the ribs via cartilage, and together, the sternum and ribs protect the organs in the ...

When someone breaks their sternum in a car crash, the first thing a lot of people think about is how much money they might get to pay for the pain and all the bills. But it’s really hard to say one ...