The "bare area" within the thorax refers to:
A) a deviation in the left sternal reflection of the pleural that facilitates needle puncture of the pericardial cavity without penetration of the left lung or pleural cavity.
B) a deviation in the right sternal reflection of the pleural that facilitates needle puncture of the pericardial cavity without penetration of the right lung or pleural cavity.
C) a deviation in the right costal reflection of the pleural that facilitates needle puncture of the liver without penetration of the right lung or pleural cavity.
D) the area of the heart that is in direct contact with the sternum.
E) an area of continuity between both pleural cavities and the heart.
Ans: A
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