Midsternal line
| Midsternal line | |
|---|---|
 Thoracic cage | |
 Surface lines of the anterior thorax. The midsternal line is visible at the center, running vertically. | |
| Anatomical terminology |
The midsternal line is used to describe a part of the surface anatomy of the anterior thorax. The midsternal line runs vertical down the middle of the sternum.
It can be interpreted as a component of the median plane.
See also
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1309 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- MedEd at Loyola MEDICINE/PULMONAR/apd/lines.htm
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