Body Region: Chest

  • May 2, 2026
    A subcutaneous bursa overlying the manubrium or body of the sternum, developing in response to chronic external pressure from harnesses,…
  • May 2, 2026
    A bursa at or near the xiphisternal junction, situated between the xiphoid process and overlying tissues. It can develop from…
  • May 2, 2026
    A bursa between the pectoralis minor tendon and the coracoid process, cushioning the tendon as it inserts onto the coracoid…
  • May 2, 2026
    A small bursa may develop between the anterior surface of the sternoclavicular joint capsule and the overlying skin and sternocleidomastoid…
  • May 2, 2026
    The serratus posterior inferior inserts onto the outer surfaces of ribs 9-12 via distinct costal tendinous slips, depressing the lower…
  • May 2, 2026
    The lower intercostal muscles (ribs 7-12) have tendinous components at their costal cartilage attachments that blend with the external oblique…
  • May 2, 2026
    The external intercostal muscles transition anteriorly to an aponeurotic membrane — the external intercostal membrane — in the anterior intercostal…
  • May 2, 2026
    The subscapularis muscle originates from the subscapular fossa and its tendinous fibres converge on the lesser tuberosity, but the muscle…
  • May 2, 2026
    The diaphragm arises from the inner surface of ribs 7-12 via muscular and tendinous slips, with the tendinous portions attaching…
  • May 2, 2026
    The serratus posterior inferior arises from a thin tendinous sheet from the spinous processes of T11-L3 and inserts onto the…

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