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2nd Sternal Angle Louis Structure Easily Palpable Horizontal

Front Sternal angle
Back (of Louis)

Structure: easily palpable horizontal ridge where manubrium and body of sternum meet between 2nd costal cartilages (level of T4/5 intervertebral disk)

Function: surface landmark for 2nd rib

Tags: osteology

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