Anatomy and Physiology of the Chest Wall and Sternum with Surgical Implications
Key Points
- The anatomy of chest wall and sternum is important from a surgical standpoint.
- Knowledge of the thoracic inlet and outlet of thorax, knowledge and understanding of the importance of the extrathoracic muscles of the chest wall, and knowledge of chest wall mechanics are prerequisites in the training of the cardiothoracic surgeon.
- Various muscle flaps may be used to provide coverage, wrapping, and filling of defects.
The anatomy and physiology of the chest wall and sternum are completely intertwined.[1] The musculoskeletal structure of the chest wall and sternum serve to protect the lungs and thoracic viscera. Surgeons must have a thorough knowledge of the external bony landmarks, the muscles of the chest wall, and their intertwined workings to appreciate the physiology of respiration and anatomic movement.
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Last updated: October 18, 2022
Citation
Sceusi, Eric, and Joseph I Miller. "Anatomy and Physiology of the Chest Wall and Sternum With Surgical Implications." Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book, Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2022. STS Surgery, ebook.sts.org.
Sceusi E, Miller JI. Anatomy and Physiology of the Chest Wall and Sternum with Surgical Implications. In: Darling GE, Baumgartner WA, Jacobs JP, eds. Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons; 2022. ebook.sts.org. Accessed September 23, 2023.
Sceusi, E., & Miller, J. I. (2022). Anatomy and Physiology of the Chest Wall and Sternum with Surgical Implications. In Darling, G., Baumgartner, W., & Jacobs, J. (Eds.), Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons. ebook.sts.org
Sceusi E, Miller JI. Anatomy and Physiology of the Chest Wall and Sternum With Surgical Implications [Internet]. In: Darling GE, Baumgartner WA, Jacobs JP, editors. Pearson's General Thoracic Surgery. STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Chicago: Society of Thoracic Surgeons; 2022. [cited 2023 September 23]. Available from: ebook.sts.org.
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