Sternocostal triangle
Trigonum sternocostale
- Synonym: Sternocostal hiatus
- Eponym: Larrey's triangle; Foramina of Morgagni;
Definition
The sternocostal triangle (foramina of Morgagni; sternocostal hiatus; Larrey's triangle.) are small zones lying between the costal and sternalattachments of the thoracic diaphragm. Important vessels that pass through these bilateral foramina include the superior epigastric arteries as terminations of the internal thoracic arteries, with accompanying veins and lymphatics.
References
This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org
