An Unusual Case of Multiple Mesosternal Foramina

Creator(s)

William F. McCormick, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lori E. Flournoy, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Nikki L. Rogers, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ann H. Ross, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1998

Description

We present an unusual example of multiple mesosternal foramina (MMF). The alignment of the paired defects is unlike any previously described. Although single sternal defects are often encountered, paired defects are quite uncommon. This is the first documented example of bilateral paired defects in the sternum.

Citation Information

McCormick, William F.; Flournoy, Lori E.; Rogers, Nikki L.; and Ross, Ann H.. 1998. An Unusual Case of Multiple Mesosternal Foramina. Journal of Forensic Sciences. Vol.43(3). 706-707. https://doi.org/10.1520/jfs16206j PMID: 9608710 ISSN: 0022-1198