In an operative report for a patient with pectus excavatum, what anatomical structure is sure to be mentioned?
A) sternum
B) cranium
C) heel bone
D) synovial joint
A
Explanation: A) Correct! The sternum is the location of the bony deformity pectus excavatum.
B) The cranium is not the location of pectus excavatum.
C) The heel bone is not the location of pectus excavatum.
D) A synovial joint is not the location of pectus excavatum.
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