The suprasternal space, or space of Burns, is a narrow gap just above the manubrium of the sternum where the investing layer of deep cervical fascia splits into two layers attached to the front and back of the jugular notch. It contains fat, a few lymph nodes and the jugular venous arch.
| Location | Just above the jugular notch of the manubrium. |
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A fascial compartment holding the jugular venous arch above the sternum.
The jugular venous arch inside this space connects the two anterior jugular veins and can bleed troublesomely during tracheostomy or neck incisions just above the sternum. Infections can occasionally collect here.
Injury to the jugular venous arch in the suprasternal space during low tracheostomy or neck surgery, causing brisk venous bleeding.
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