The positioning of the needle is TRUE regarding thoracocentesis in which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: Upper border of the rib
Description: The needle should be kept close to the upper border of the rib to avoid injuring the intercostal vessels and nerve in the subcostal groove. Ref: Snell's Clinical Anatomy, 7th Edition, Page 61
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