The supraclavicular fossa is an indentation (fossa) immediately above the clavicle.
| Supraclavicular fossa | |
|---|---|
 Anterolateral view of head and neck (supraclavicular fossa labeled at center right) | |
 Front view of neck (supraclavicular fossa labeled at center right) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fossa supraclavicularis |
| TA98 | A01.2.02.011 A01.2.02.008 |
| TA2 | 238, 240 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
In terminologia anatomica, it is divided into fossa supraclavicularis major and fossa supraclavicularis minor
Fullness in the supraclavicular fossa can be a sign of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis.
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Dissection of the supraclavicular fossa
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The margins of the supraclavicular fossa are often visible on chest X-ray
References
edit This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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