Which muscle is affected in the vertical approach of median sternotomy?
A)External intercostals
B)Internal intercostals
C)Pectoralis major
D)Trapezius

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Pectoralis major muscle is affected in the vertical approach of median sternotomy.
The pectoralis major muscle is affected because of the incision through the pre-sternal aponeurosis.
The external and internal intercostals are affected in a transverse approach.
The lower fibers of trapezius are affected in a posterolateral incision.

Which Muscle Is Affected in the Vertical Approach of Median