Sentence examples for structures of the thoracic from inspiring English sources

Again, the axis of the transducer needs to be adjusted to be parallel to the ribs to avoid artifacts from the bony structures of the thoracic cage.

CT is essential in MM staging, but it is not very accurate in the evaluation of the early invasion of the structures of the thoracic wall, such as the endothoracic fascia and the intercostal muscles, which leads sometimes to the underestimation of chest wall involvement.

MPM rapidly spreads to adjacent structures of the thoracic cavity.

The structure of the thoracic cavity, which houses and protects the lungs, is vital for optimal lung function.

The relatively delicate structure of the long thoracic nerve is contrasted with the densely composed upper trunk and predicts the consequences of trauma to each element: given similarly applied forces, the upper trunk shows less dysfunction than the long thoracic nerve.

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to the effects of dynamic compression of the nerve, artery, and/or vein as these structures cross the thoracic outlet due to changes in arm position, typically induced by elevation of the arms [16].

In this study, we investigated the anatomy of the thoracic duct where it joins the cardiovascular system, and its relationship to the other major anatomical structures at the thoracic inlet in Large White piglets (also known as the Yorkshire or Yorkshire-dominated piglets) - a key pig breed usually accessible in the pig industry in Victoria, Australia and a number of other countries in the world.

On CT, a pleural mass is identified, often with a large dimension showing invasion of the adjacent structures, in particular the thoracic wall, the lung and sometimes the mediastinum.

Other major structures in this region are also identified and the relationship of the thoracic duct to these structures is clearly depicted.

Further, photographic images showing genuine fresh tissues of the thoracic duct and associated anatomical structures in the pig are not available in the literature.

The CPR genes upregulated in the thoracic dorsum of pharate-adults encode proteins containing RR-1 (6 genes) or RR-2 (5 genes) Consensus sequences, implying that both contribute to the structure of the hard (rigid) thoracic cuticle.