THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

THORACIC WALL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Junction of manubrium and body of the sternum, level with the second rib.
A
Manubrium
B
Sternal Angle
C
xiphoid process
D
Clavicular Notches
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sternal angle (also known as the angle of Louis, angle of Ludovic or manubriosternal junction) is the synarthrotic joint formed by the articulation of the manubrium and the body of the sternum. Anterior surface of sternum and costal cartilages. (Sternal angle not labeled, but visible at second costal cartilage.)

Detailed explanation-2: -In the living, the manubrium is to be found at the level of the third and fourth thoracic vertebrae and forms the anterior boundary of the superior mediastinum.

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