Antesternum

/ˌæntiːˈstɜːrnəm/ noun

The front or anterior portion of the breastbone or sternum.

From Latin 'ante' (before) + 'sternum' (breastbone). This anatomical term uses the Latin prefix to denote the forward-facing part of the central chest bone structure.

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