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What is the surface marking of Traube's (Traube's) space?

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Traube's space surface marking

Traube’s space is a semilunar area in the left lower chest used for percussion. [1]

Superior boundary

The superior surface marking is the left 6th rib. [1]

Lateral boundary

The lateral surface marking is the left mid-axillary (anterior axillary) line. [1]

Inferior boundary

The inferior surface marking is the left costal margin. [1]

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[1] Guideline 2024
Abdominal Examination - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
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