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Anatomical "lines", or "reference lines," are theoretical lines drawn through anatomical structures and are used to describe anatomical location. The following reference lines are identified in
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Vertical lines: Midline, lateral sternal line, parasternal line and midclavicular line. Horizontal lines: Level of the
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Intercristal line: A transverse line passing across the lumbar spine between the superior aspects of the
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Mid-ventral line: The intersection between the ventral skin and the median plane.
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