The pronunciation of the word sternofascialis is [stə(r)noʊfæʃiəlɪs]. This implies that the word consists of various syllables, with the first syllable being "sterno," combining the root "stern," which refers to the breastbone, and the "o" vowel that connects the two. Following this is "fascia," referring to the tissue interconnecting or enclosing certain organs, and finally "alis," which serves as a suffix to define a muscle-related term. Therefore, by exploring the origins of each constituent, the spelling of sternofascialis can be analyzed.
See under musculus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.