parasternale
Parasternale refers to a location or structure situated alongside the sternum, the breastbone. In anatomical and medical contexts, it often describes a region of the chest wall or structures that lie adjacent to the sternum. For instance, parasternale lymph nodes are a group of lymph nodes located in the mediastinum near the sternum. These nodes play a role in the lymphatic drainage of the chest and can be important in the staging and treatment of certain cancers, particularly lung and breast cancers.
The term can also be used to describe anatomical landmarks or surgical approaches. A parasternale incision,