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10 Surface anatomy of the thorax

Cervical plexus
2 2

4 4
Cardiac notch of lung
Transverse fissure
6 6
Oblique fissure
Costodiaphragmatic recess
8 8

10 10

Apex of lower lung
Oblique fissure
6 6
Beginning of transverse fissure

8 8
Costodiaphragmatic recess
Fig.10.1
The surface markings of the 10 12 12 10
lungs and pleural cavities

Mid-clavicular line
1
1
2 2
3
A
P

5
T
6 M

Fig.10.2
The surface markings of the heart.
The areas of auscultation for the
aortic, pulmonary, mitral and
tricuspid valves are indicated by letters

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