Thoracic Outlet
The thoracic oulet refers to the space bordered by the first thoracic rib, clavicle, superior border of scapula
Pathway of structures
- Subclavian A and Inf trunk of the Brachial plexus
- Pass behind clavicle, into costoclavicular space
- Then passes then over first rib
- Through Ant and Middle scalene
- Joined by subclavian vein
Dysfunction
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Citation
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