The sternal area is around the sternum (breastbone) in the center of the chest.
The vertebral region is located posteriorly (toward the back) in relation to the sternal region, which is situated anteriorly (toward the front) in the thoracic area of the body. The sternal region corresponds to the sternum or breastbone, while the vertebral region refers to the spinal column. Thus, if you visualize the body in an anatomical position, the vertebral region lies behind the sternal region.
8 are sternal & 10 are asternal.
After the initial incision, the surgeon needs to get through the bony areas. He can use a Sternal Saw (breastbone) or Rib Shears. Afterwards he will need to have Sternal or Rib Retractors to hold the area open.
The xyphoid process is the inferior sternal bony landmark.
This results in intercostal and sternal recession in small children with airway obstruction.
Sternal refers to the sternum, which is the breast bone.
No, the axillary region is lateral to the sternal region. The axillary region is located under the arm, while the sternal region is in the center of the chest, between the breasts.
It's an area on the chest where the heart beat can be auscultated with a stethoscope. It's located at the left sternal border in the 3rd intercostal space.
The hollow at the base of the throat is called the supra-sternal notch.
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