parasternal line

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Related to parasternal line: Anterior Axillary Line

par·a·ster·nal line

[TA]

a vertical line equidistant from the sternal and midclavicular lines.

Synonym(s): linea parasternalis [TA], costoclavicular line

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parasternal line

The line midway between the midclavicular line and the ipsilateral border of the sternum.

See also: line

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