Anatomical literature refers to thoracic outlet as inferior thoracic aperture opening into abdominal cavity
However, in clinical medicine, thoracic outlet usually implies area at and around junction of neck and thorax
Definitions
Transition area between cervical/brachial spaces and thoracic cavity, extending from cervical spine, mediastinum to lower border of pectoralis minor muscle
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
Interscalene Triangle
Costoclavicular Space
Retropectoralis Minor Space
Superior Thoracic Aperture
Clinical Significance
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Pitfalls
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TERMINOLOGY
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Anatomical literature refers to thoracic outlet as inferior thoracic aperture opening into abdominal cavity
However, in clinical medicine, thoracic outlet usually implies area at and around junction of neck and thorax
Definitions
Transition area between cervical/brachial spaces and thoracic cavity, extending from cervical spine, mediastinum to lower border of pectoralis minor muscle
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
Interscalene Triangle
Costoclavicular Space
Retropectoralis Minor Space
Superior Thoracic Aperture
Clinical Significance
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Pitfalls
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