Thoracic wall

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The surface of the left side of the thorax.
The surface of the left side of the thorax.

The thoracic wall is "the outer margins of the thorax containing skin, deep fascia; thoracic vertebrae; ribs; sternum; and muscles."[1]

The rib cage viewed from the front.
The rib cage viewed from the front.
Diagram showing relations of opened heart to front of thoracic wall.
Diagram showing relations of opened heart to front of thoracic wall.

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous, (2009) Thoracic wall (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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