0
Can a traumatic fracture of the distal sternum cause an aneurysm of the ascending aortic artery?
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoWant this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the cpt code for closed treatment of sternum fracture?
21820-54
Why would sneezing cause sternum popping and pain?
They may result from trauma, such as when a driver's chest is forced into the steering column of a car in a car accident. A fracture of the sternum is usually a comminuted fracture. The most common site of sternal fractures is at the sternal angle. Some studies reveal that repeated punches or continual beatings, sometimes called "sternum punches", to the sternum area have also caused fractured sternums. Those are known to have occurred in contact sports such as rugby and football. Sternum fractures are frequently associated with underlying injuries such as pulmonary contusions, or bruised lung tissue.
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation involving cardiac compressions care must be taken not to compress what parts of the sternum because its fracture may damage underlying organs?
Stay above the tip of the Sternum.... http://www.tpub.com/content/advancement/12018/css/12018_467.htm
Is the sternum medial to the heart?
The gallbladder is lateral to the sternum. The sternum is a midline structure.
Is the sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
The sternum is superior to the pubic region.
What muscle attaches to the sternum?
intercoastals (body of sternum), Sternalis (manubrium of sternum), Sternocleidomastoid (manubrium of sternum), Pectoralis Major (body of sternum)
Is the heart anterior or lateral to the sternum?
The heat is posterior to the sternum, not anterior. It is a midline structure, like the sternum, so it is not lateral to the sternum.
What kind of tissue is the sternum?
The sternum is bone.
What is the shape of the sternum?
The sternum is a flat bone
What bone does the sternum protect?
The sternum IS a bone.
Is the nose lateral to the scapula?
The humerus is lateral to the sternum. The sternum, or breastbone, is midline.
What is the adjective for sternum?
Another name for sternum could be chest or breastbone.rib cageBreastboneIn Layman terminology, the sternum is known as the breastbone.
