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What in chest below clavicle would cause pain?

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Dr. Guy Fogel answered

Costochondral joints: The connections of the ribs to the sternum and manubrium are called costochondral joints. They may be inflamed and cause chest wall pain off of the midline in the front of the chest.

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Answered 11/16/2013

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