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Thoracic Wall
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Definition
: The outer margins of the thorax containing SKIN, deep FASCIA; THORACIC VERTEBRAE; RIBS; STERNUM; and MUSCLES.
See Also
Pectoralis Muscles
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Respiratory Muscles
Other names
Wall, Thoracic; Wall, Chest; Chest Wall