Thoracic outlet syndrome: anatomy.
The thoracic outlet region contains three important structures: the brachial plexus, the subclavian artery, and the subclavian vein. As they travel from the upper mediastinum to the upper extremity, these structures run through three important spaces: the interscalene triangle, the costoclavicular space, and the subpectoral space. Compression can occur in any of these three spaces because of structural anomalies or trauma.
Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA. bstewart@kleinertkutz.com
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D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002968:Clavicle / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013909:Thorax / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology