Area above sternum?

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed a flat area just above your sternum? Maybe you’ve seen it on others, but had no idea what it was called or why it’s even there. Fear not my friends, today we’ll be exploring this mysterious part of the human body – the suprasternal notch, also known as the jugular notch.

Supra-What?

Let’s break down that fancy name shall we? “Supra” means “above”, while “sternal” refers to the sternum or breastbone. So essentially, this is an area above your sternum where two clavicles (collar bones) meet in sort of a V-shape, leaving behind a small depression that can be easily felt and sometimes seen.

Not Just for Show

So now we know what it is, but why should we care about this little indentation? Well for starters let me tell ya – its more than just meets they eye! Here are some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about your jugular notch:

  • Respiration – For those working in healthcare settings such as Nurses & Respiratory Therapists; observe if experiencing breathing difficulties
  • Non-Invasive pulse assessment site
  • Part of our overall structural framework

Now that sounds pretty important right?! Let’s take a closer look at each one!

Breathing Easy?

The suprasternal notch plays an important role when monitoring respiratory rates which makes sense since taking big breathes will result with expanding every aspect involved including ribs etc . Healthcare professionals often assess patients by looking at their chest movement including observable movements like rising chests or paradoxic breathing patterns. They may also look out for any retractions around areas such jugs.
Next time someone asks if they can access vital signs without touching us, make sure to tell them yes! They can use the suprasternal notch!

Who Knew We Had A Built-In Pedometer

Now that we know how it is used for breathing, did you know it’s also a non-invasive alternative area for pulse taking? Mind. Blown. No need to dig around trying to get a good reading of someone’s pulse in their wrist when there is an area lying right above your sternum bone waiting to be utilized like the ultimate plan B or hidden agenda personified! This method may not necessarily be more accurate than traditional methods but it makes life easier and less awkward with less embarrassment on both ends!

The Hidden Attachment Point

We already know basic anatomy; two clavicles meeting at this junction forming our V-Line ridge system which becomes far more important atlas down the road. That said, believe it or not, many bones located throughout our body interact with each other working incredibly hard much like Royalty! ⁣The attaching Superficial layer running from Sternoplary (Jugular Notch) down until mid-abdomen together as one Musculocutaneous attachment⁣ named ‘Linea Alba’. This connects everything in place firmly giving better 🤩 appearance and creating space.

Bones Galore!

Speaking of bones(oh what fragile things), let’s take another deeper look into some of these bony structures surrounding the jugular notch:

Know Your Clavicle(s)

A little about those two collarbones: they are crucial part of overall structural framework keeping appendages & arms attached up-front – providing further elegance and even distribution through different power phases throughout movement cycles while also protecting heart underneath sternum.

Another Collarbone?

When they work continuously night day within our functional movements, usual positioning with incorrect posture will result over time slouching shoulders looking as if to idle lacking energy from our driving momentum.
Another bizarre fact concerning collars of ours, yes peculiar indeed considering continuation is the theme here. As we walk around throughout the day or even at your desk have patients attend school work day not realising that each of these movements burns calories behind and sometimes may exhibit ‘double jointed’ kindred! With all this in motion it is possible for some people to dislocate their one or both clavicles. Generally, comprising them into injuries such as Broken Collarbone hence making something as simple as lifting a grocery bag immensely challenging.

Boatloads of Bones

Now that we’ve gotten more familiar with those two careful collarbones, lets talk about whats deeper beneath them – The Sternum. Your classic breast bone – flat-ish plate looking like a boomerang flying high-well symbolic for “it’s going places”!! It functions just like previously mentioned roles in relationship with other surrounding boney substances during rotationally active activities including running twisting throwing reaching etc…

Conclusion

There you have it folks! A crash course on an area you probably didn’t know existed until now – situated right above your sternum lies an area with plenty to offer beyond its location being only functional but also aesthetically pleasing too albeit unintentional. From monitoring respiration rates (Nurses, Respiratory therapists) without touching someone; self-assessing pulse rate secretively underneath clothing attire ; visual / sensory tissue support by pieces coming together cohesively( C’mon TEAMWORK always wins )- there’s certainly more than meets the eye when it comes to your jugular notch!

Finally to end off: Be aware and mindful y’all since initial discomforts frz moment are so subtle often left unnoticed invariably creeps up later down-the-line typically mid-life (25 years onwards) contemplating if avoidance would equate mercy this whole time ; becoming proactive today is very much appreciated by your future self giving you opportunities for longevity from quality life.

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