Rajesh, Pala Babu and Naidu, Babu V. (2010) Relevant surgical anatomy of the chest wall. Thoracic Surgery Clinics, Vol.20 (No.4). pp. 453-463. doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2010.07.006

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Abstract

The chest wall, like other regional anatomy, is a remarkable fusion of form and function. Principal functions are the protection of internal viscera and an expandable cylinder facilitating variable gas flow into the lungs. Knowledge of the anatomy of the whole cylinder (ribs, sternum, vertebra, diaphragm, intercostal spaces, and extrathoracic muscles) is therefore not only important in the local environment of a specific chest wall resection but also in its relation to overall function. An understanding of chest wall kinematics might help define the loss of function after resection and the effects of various chest wall substitutes. Therefore, this article is not an exhaustive anatomic description but a focused summary and discussion.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QM Human anatomy
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Chest -- Anatomy
Journal or Publication Title:	Thoracic Surgery Clinics
Publisher:	Elsevier Inc.
ISSN:	1547-4127
Official Date:	November 2010
Dates:	Date Event November 2010 Published
Volume:	Vol.20
Number:	No.4
Page Range:	pp. 453-463
DOI:	10.1016/j.thorsurg.2010.07.006
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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