The indentation in the top of the manubrium is called the jugular notch, also known as the suprasternal notch. This anatomical feature is used as a landmark for various medical measurements and procedures.
The cavity on the medial surface of the left lung that accommodates the contents of the mediastinum is known as the cardiac notch. This indentation allows space for the heart, which is located slightly to the left of the midline in the thoracic cavity. The cardiac notch is a prominent feature that distinguishes the left lung from the right lung, which does not have a similar indentation.
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The cardiac notch is a feature of the left lung that accommodates the position of the heart. It allows the heart to fit snugly within the thoracic cavity and provides space for its proper functioning.
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Only the left lung has these features.