what is the space on your neck called?

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ok this is a really stupid question but its bugging me and id like to know haha. say someone takes a deep breath in what is that V like shape that get sucked in on the base of the neck called

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are you talking about your manubrium?

leslie

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Specializes in Allergy and Immunology.

jugular notch?

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Suprasternal notch

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I'm reminded of The English Patient.

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Specializes in OB/GYN, Peds, School Nurse, DD.

My mom calls it you "goozle" :confused:

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Specializes in PCCN.

your mouth :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

oh, at the base.... lol!

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suprasternal notch, throat notch, hollow of the throat - depends what you're going for. Technically speaking though, suprasternal notch.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Suprasternal, or jugular notch...pick one and go for it ;)

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My vote is for Goozle.

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