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Retrosternal vs Parasternal - What's the difference?

retrosternal | parasternal |

In anatomy terms the difference between retrosternal and parasternal

is that retrosternal is located behind the sternum while parasternal is beside the sternum.

retrosternal

English

Adjective

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  • (anatomy) Located behind the sternum

    • parasternal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) Beside the sternum