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Sixth Costal Notch (Right)
Skeletal System

Sixth Costal Notch (Right)

Incisura costalis sexta

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Description

The sixth costal notches are the lateral facing articular areas found along the lateral borders of the body of the sternum. They are one of the seven pairs of articular facets that are found on the lateral borders of the entire sternum.

Each sixth costal notch articulates with the sixth costal cartilage on its respective side, forming the sixth costosternal joints.

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