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.

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