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(anatomy) The conspicuous dip visible at the top of the human chest where the neck joins the sternum.

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suprasternal notch

Source Word

suprasternal notch

(anatomy) The conspicuous dip visible at the top of the human chest where the neck joins the sternum.

Japanese Meaning

胸骨上窩（首が胸骨と接する部位の、胸の最上部に見られるくぼみ）

During the physical exam, the doctor gently palpated the suprasternal notch to assess for tracheal deviation.

診察中、医師は気管の偏位を評価するために、首が胸骨につながる胸の上部にある明らかなくぼみ（胸骨上切痕）を優しく触診した。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) The conspicuous dip visible at the top of the human chest where the neck joins the sternum.

suprasternal notches

（ plural ）