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, it is divided into ''fossa supraclavicularis major'' and ''fossa supraclavicularis minor'' Fullness in the supraclavicular fossa can be a sign of upper extremity

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Additional Images

File:Slide1EEEE.JPG, Dissection of the supraclavicular fossa File:Supraclavicular fossa on chest X-ray.jpg, The margins of the supraclavicular fossa are often visible on chest X-ray

References

External links

Diagram at droid.cuhk.edu.hk
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