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Sternal puncture is done at which site

A
Junction of upper and lower half of body
B
Upper pa of manubrium
C
Lower pa of manubrium
D
Just above xiphisternum
High-Yield Explanation
Answer-B. Upper pa of manubriumSternal punctureManubrium sterni is the preferred site for bone marrow aspiration because it is subcutaneous and readily accessible.The bone marrow sample is required for haematological examination. A thick needle is inseed into the upper pa of the manibrium to avoid injury to arch of aoa, which lies behind the lower pa.

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