Thorax

Thorax commonly known as chest is the upper part of the trunk. This volume begins with the surface landmarks and dermatomes of the thorax followed by the thoracic cage, its contents and its clinical points.

The topics discussed include:

1. Surface landmarks and dermatomes
2. Thoracic cage
3. Female breast
4. General disposition of the viscera within the thoracic cage
5. Superior mediastinium - Boundaries and contents
6. Posterior mediastinium - Boundaries and contents