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Which structure separates the manubrium and the body of the sternum?
Which structure separates the manubrium and the body of the sternum?
- The sternal angle
- The angle of Louis/manubriosternal joint (correct)
- The xiphoid process
- The jugular notch/suprasternal notch
Which rib articulates with the sternal angle?
Which rib articulates with the sternal angle?
- 1st rib
- 4th rib
- 3rd rib
- 2nd rib (correct)
Which vertebral level does the xiphisternal joint correspond to?
Which vertebral level does the xiphisternal joint correspond to?
- T4
- T9 (correct)
- T5
- T1
Which structure lies in a slight depression called the epigastric f?
Which structure lies in a slight depression called the epigastric f?
Which side of the manubrium overlies the merging of the brachiocephalic veins to form the superior vena cava?
Which side of the manubrium overlies the merging of the brachiocephalic veins to form the superior vena cava?