Fill in the blanks: Penetrating chest trauma can result in injury to abdominal structures. During expiration, diaphragmatic excursion can extend as high as the ________ anteriorly and the ________ posteriorly. Wounds below this level have the potential for injuring abdominal organs.

Penetrating chest trauma can result in injury to abdominal structures.  During expiration, diaphragmatic excursion can extend as high as the _nipple line_ anteriorly and the _inferior border of the scapula_ posteriorly.   Wounds below this level have the potential for injuring abdominal organs.


Source

Hardwood-Nuss' Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, 4th ed.