[Anatomy of the lateral cervical region with emphasis on thoracic outlet syndrome]

Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 2006 Feb;38(1):6-13. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-923873.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The anatomy of the lateral cervical region is described and revisited. The three topographical regions where the neurovascular bundle can be easily compressed by surrounding structures are highlighted. Furthermore, the paper focuses on the anatomical variations which are able to produce a thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brachial Plexus / anatomy & histology*
  • Cervical Rib Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Cervical Rib Syndrome / etiology
  • Cervical Vertebrae / abnormalities
  • Cervical Vertebrae / anatomy & histology
  • Clavicle / abnormalities
  • Clavicle / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy
  • Neck / anatomy & histology*
  • Neck Muscles / anatomy & histology*
  • Neck Muscles / pathology
  • Ribs / anatomy & histology*
  • Subclavian Artery / anatomy & histology*
  • Subclavian Vein / anatomy & histology*
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* / etiology