Suprasternal notch
The suprasternal notch, also known as the fossa jugularis sternalis, jugular notch, or Plender gap, is a large, visible dip in between the neck in humans, between the clavicles, and above the manubrium of the sternum.
| Suprasternal notch | |
|---|---|
Suprasternal notch (indicated by yellow circle) | |
The position of the suprasternal notch seen here, labelled as "jugular notch" | |
| Details | |
| Location | Bottom of the neck; above the manubrium of the sternum, and between the two clavicles. |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | incisura jugularis sternalis, fossa jugularis sterni |
| TA98 | A02.3.03.004 |
| TA2 | 1132 |
| FMA | 7542 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
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