(b) Sternum This is a flat bone present just beneath the skin in the midale of the chest. It is about 15 cm long. It consist of three parts, .e., manubrium the upper most part, body the middle portion and xiphoid process is the tip of the bone.
The true ribs (7 pairs) are attached to the sternum. While the, scapula and clavicle together constitute to form pectoral girdle, and Ilium is a part of pelvic girdle.
