Sternal angle

also called Angulus Ludovici and has 3 more synonyms ↓

• Angle of Louis
• Manubriosternal joint
• Manubro-sterno junction
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1. the angle formed by the junction of the manubrium and the body of the sternum (the manubriosternal junction) in the form of a secondary cartilaginous joint (symphysis)

   

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2. This is also called the manubriosternal joint or Angle of Louis

   

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3. a palpable clinical landmark

   

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4. marks the approximate level of the 2nd pair of costal cartilages and the level of the intervertebral disc between T4 and T5

   

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5. also marks approximately the beginning and end of the aortic arch, and the bifurcation of the trachea into the left and right main bronchi

   

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