| Front | Superior thoracic aperture |
|---|---|
| Back | (Inlet) Structure: relatively restricted, obliquely oriented (inclined plane) superior opening of thoracic cavity. Formed by: a) body of T1 b) 1st ribs c) 1st costal cartilages d) superior border of manubrium Function: provides passage for structures to pass to/from neck |
Tags: osteology
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