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Capo

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What is the name of the upper portion of the sternum?
 
  a. Angle of Louis
  b. Manubrium
  c. Vertebral process
  d. Xiphoid process

Question 2

What is the name of the external landmark that identifies the point at which the trachea branches into the right and left main stem bronchi?
 
  a. Sternal angle
  b. Cricoid cartilage
  c. Suprasternal notch
  d. Xiphoid process


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Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The sternum is a long, vertical flat bone found on the anterior side (Figure 9-18). It is comprised of three bones including the manubrium which comprises the upper portion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The sternal angle is an external marker of the point where the trachea divides into the left and right main stem bronchi.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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