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Of, relating to, or situated between the breastbone and ribs.

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  • Deficiency or absence of the sternocostal part is not uncommon.
  • The sternocostal surface (Fig. 492) is directed forward, upward, and to the left.
  • The Radiate sternocostal Ligaments (ligamenta sternocostalia radiata; chondrosternal or sternocostal ligaments).
  • Its anterosuperior surface is rounded and convex, and forms the larger part of the sternocostal surface of the heart.
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