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thoracic outlet
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.
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brachial plexus
clavicle (collar bone)
lung
rib
subclavian artery
subclavian vein
thoracic outlet syndrome
General
anatomic structure
References
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed.
Fauci et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1998, pg 81
Component-of
thorax