The nurse is conducting an assessment. Where is the right anterior axillary line (ALL) located?
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
Correct Answer: 1
The anterior axillary line (AAL) is a line drawn parallel to the sternal line. There are right and left anterior axillary lines. The lines begin at the anterior fold of the axillae and descend along the anterior lateral aspects of the thoracic cage to the twelfth rib.
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