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suprasternal notch

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suprasternal notch [¦sü·prə′stərn·əl ′näch]
(anatomy)
Jugular notch of the sternum.


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[17] Cylindrical paper markers with adhesive ends were placed on the spinous process of T-1 and on the suprasternal notch such that they projected in a perpendicular direction from the body surface.
The incision was made halfway between the cricoid cartilage and the suprasternal notch and deepened layer by layer.
Another cystic nodule was seen posterior to the trachea at the right suprasternal notch.
 
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