Harrison's groove
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harrison-s-groove-247-589768
title:
Harrison's groove
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Harrison's groove, also known as Harrison's sulcus, is a horizontal groove along the lower border of the thorax corresponding to the costal insertion of the diaphragm; it is usually caused by chronic asthma or obstructive respiratory disease. It may also appear in rickets because of defective mineralisation of the bones by calcium necessary to harden them; thus the diaphragm, which is always in tension, pulls the softened bone inward. During rickets it is due to the indentation of lower ribs at
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison%27s_groove
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2020-10-11T01:29:59Z
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