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thoracic wall

chest wall

The thoracic wall (or chest wall) is the boundary of the thoracic cavity. The bony portion is known as the thoracic cage. However, the wall also includes muscle, skin, and fascia.

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Tipo Muscle
Estructura principal anatomical wall
Nombre latino chest wall
FMA ID 10428

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thoracic wall?

The thoracic wall (or chest wall) is the boundary of the thoracic cavity. The bony portion is known as the thoracic cage. However, the wall also includes muscle, skin, and fascia.

What is the Latin name for the thoracic wall?

The Latin name for the thoracic wall is chest wall.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:10428 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0016403 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — thoracic wall Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.