thoracic outlet
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Introduction
The thoracic outlet is an anatomic region containing the 1st rib, the subclavian artery & vein, the brachial plexus, the clavicle & the lung apex. Injury to these structures may produce the thoracic outlet syndrome.
More general terms
Additional terms
- brachial plexus
- clavicle (collar bone)
- lung
- rib
- subclavian artery
- subclavian vein
- thoracic outlet syndrome
Component of
References
- ↑ Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed. Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 81