What is the bone in the upper chest, above the ribs?!
Question: What is the bone in the upper chest, above the ribs?
closer to the left side of the body, almost over the heart. Is it an abnormality?
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I believe it is the sternum
The bone you're referring to is likely the sternum.
"The sternum is a long, elongated bone shaped like a capital T."
"....The primary function of the sternum is the protection of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels from physical damage."
http://www.learnbones.com/chest-bones-anatomy
http://virtualastronaut.tietronix.com/te…
One of those
It could be an askew xyphoid process.