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Median sternotomy. Skin incision of a median sternotomy. Median sternotomy is a type of surgical procedure in which a vertical inline incision is made along the sternum, after which the sternum itself is divided, or cracked.
The sternum is a natural âshieldâ that protects the important organs in the thoracic cavity â the heart and great blood vessels. It has three parts known as the manubrium (top), body of the sternum (middle) and xiphoid process (bottom).he second rib is attached to the sternum at the junction of the manubrium and sternal body. The bottom of the manubrium has a small facet which is continuous with a small facet at the top of the sternal body to accommodate the costal cartilage of the second rib.