Anatomy

Thoracic Wall

The outer margins of the thorax containing SKIN, deep FASCIA; THORACIC VERTEBRAE; RIBS; STERNUM; and MUSCLES.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The outer margins of the thorax containing SKIN, deep FASCIA; THORACIC VERTEBRAE; RIBS; STERNUM; and MUSCLES.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Chest Wall
  • Wall, Chest
  • Wall, Thoracic

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2003

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  1. A01.923w.761w.850w

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NLM Classification

WE 715

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thoracic Wall. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D035441. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D035441
  2. Thoracic Wall. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoracic_wall
  3. Thoracic Wall. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7796140