Espiral Atlas
Anatomical regionThorax

Sternocostal triangle (of Larrey)

trigonum sternocostale

A small gap in the front part of the diaphragm, on each side of the xiphoid process: between the sternal part (which arises from the xiphoid) and the costal part (which arises from the cartilages of the lower ribs).

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