"Sternness" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Stress or severity of expression, character, or tone; seriousness and gravity of manner.
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The sternite is a plate or segment of an insect's abdomen that is situated on the underside. It is often associated with male insects, particularly beetles, and is thought to be related to functions such as digestion and possibly even mating rituals.
Referring to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, which is a large, strap-like muscle that runs from the sternum (breastbone) to the mastoid process of the temporal bone in the skull, playing a crucial role in movements such as rotating the head and tilting it to the side. The name itself is derived from the Greek words "sternon" meaning breastbone, "cleis," meaning clavicle, and "mastoid," meaning distant from the ear.
Sterochondral refers to a type of bone or cartilage that connects the sternum (breastbone) to the ribs.
The sternohyoid muscle is one of the neck muscles. It originates from the sternum (breastbone) and inserts into the hyoid bone of the neck. This muscle is involved in swallowing and helps to depress the hyoid bone, thus aiding in tongue and larynx movements during swallowing.