Sternal angle
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sternal-angle-258-13404001
title:
Sternal angle
text:
The sternal angle is the projecting angle formed between the manubrium and body of a sternum at their junction at the manubriosternal joint. The sternal angle is a palpable and visible landmark in surface anatomy, presenting as either a slight body ridge or depression upon the upper chest wall which corresponds to the underlying manubriosternal joint. The sternal angle is palpable and often visible in young people. The sternal angle corresponds to the level of the 2nd costal cartilage on either
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encyclopedia
description:
Aspect of human anatomy
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternal_angle
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date modified:
2023-12-19T05:00:17Z
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