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Dissection of the Thorax |
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Step 1
Clean the intercostal muscles, nerves and vessels. Reflect the anterior rib cage. |
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Step 2
Expose the contents of the thoracic cavity. | ||
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Step 3
Demonstrate the surfaces and recesses of the pleural cavities. | ||
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Step 4
Blunt dissect the contents of the superior mediastinum. |
John A. McNulty, Ph.D. | Last Updated: May 11, 2011 Created: Aug 31, 1996 |