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SUPERIOR THORACIC OPENING [1 record]

Record 1 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
apertura thoracis superior
Latin
A02.3.04.003
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The elliptical opening at the superior end of the thorax, bounded by the first thoracic vertebra, the first ribs and cartilage, and the upper margin of the manubrium sterni.

OBS

thoracic inlet: The terms "thoracic inlet" and "thoracic outlet" have been used differently by clinicians. Thus, the thoracic outlet syndrome [involves] the thoracic inlet of [the anatomical] terminology.

OBS

superior thoracic aperture: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.3.04.003: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

Key term(s)
  • superior aperture of thorax

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
apertura thoracis superior
Latin
A02.3.04.003
classification system code, see observation
OBS

ouverture supérieure du thorax : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.3.04.003 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
apertura thoracis superior
Latin
A02.3.04.003
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La abertura superior del tórax está limitada anteriormente por la escotadura yugular, hacia los lados por la primera costilla derecha e izquierda y sus respectivos cartílagos, y posteriormente por la 1a vértebra torácica.

OBS

A02.3.04.003: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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