Where does the sternal angle lie?

a. At the depression in the body of the ster-num to which the clavicles attach
b. At the join between the manubrium and sternal body
c. At the superior edge of the sternum
d. Where the xiphoid process connects to the sternum


ANS: B
The fused connection between the manubrium and the body is known as the sternal angle. It is also known as the angle of Louis.

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