Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,915,606,337 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

midclavicular line

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
midclavicular line
[mid′kləvik′yoo͡lər]
Etymology: AS, midd + L, clavicula, little key, linea, line
(in anatomy) an imaginary line that extends downward over the trunk from the midpoint of the clavicle, dividing each side of the anterior chest into two parts. The left midclavicular line is an important marker in describing the location of various cardiac phenomena, including the point of maximum impulse.


Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Medical browser?   Full browser?
 
A palpable tender liver extending 6 to 7 cm below the subcostal plane in midclavicular line and ascites were noted during abdominal examination.
Hepatocellular carcinoma with right atrial extension causing clinical ... by Guray, Yesim; Baser, Kazim; Boyaci, Ayca / The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi)
4] at the fifth intercostal space to the left of the midclavicular line and [V.
Electrocardiographic artifacts by Lynn, Christine E. / American Journal of Critical Care
At this time it was realized that the tissue erythema was due to a chemical burn from the HCl, and the patient was taken to the operating room for the first of a series of debridements of necrotic tissue, which would eventually include an area that extended from the left antebrachial fossa over the anterior arm cephalad to the clavicle and then across the chest to include the right breast to the midclavicular line and caudal to include most of the abdomen.
Chest wall necrosis and death secondary to hydrochloric acid infusion ... by Cairns, Bruce A. / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.