Traube's space
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Introduction
Anatomic landmark, triangular in shape, located under the lower left intercostal ribs, bordered by the ribcage superiorly & laterally, the midaxillary line laterally, & the left border of the sternum medially.
Percussion in this space is normally tympanitic because the stomach lies deep. Pulmonary emphysema, pleural effusion, & splenomegaly may shift the position of the stomach, resulting in dullness to percussion.