Caudal thoracic aperture - vet-Anatomy - IMAIOS

Antoine Micheau

The caudal thoracic aperture (or thoracic outlet) is the caudal part of the thoracic cavity. It is delimited by the costal arches.

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Osteology >
Axial skeleton >
Thoracic skeleton >
Thoracic cavity >
Caudal thoracic aperture

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Comparative anatomy in humans

Inferior thoracic aperture

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