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Chest Injury

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Chest Injury Anatomy

To better understand chest injury, it helps to understand the anatomy of the chest.

Chest Anatomy

Muscles
Ribs, spine and sternum
Heart
Large vessels that attach to the heart
Lungs
Esophagus

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Pulmonary contusion
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Last Updated: Nov 3, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Chest Injury References:

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