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METhe thoracic inlet is the superior opening of the thorax, bounded by the first thoracic vertebra posteriorly, the first ribs and their costal cartilages laterally, and the superior border of the manubrium anteriorly. It functions as a conduit between the neck and thorax, transmitting vital structures such as the trachea, esophagus, major vessels, lymphatics, and nerves. Pathology involving the thoracic inlet includes compressive disorders like thoracic outlet syndrome, traumatic injuries, and masses (e.g., apical lung tumors) that can compromise neurovascular or aerodigestive structures.
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