Thoracic Inlet

Common Holds

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  Thoracic inlet from side
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  Thoracic inlet from side
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  Thoracic inlet from side
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  Thoracic inlet from side
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  Thoracic inlet from head
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  Thoracic inlet from head
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  Thoracic inlet from side
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  Thoracic inlet from side
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  Thoracic inlet from side
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  Thoracic inlet from side

Overview

Basic Hold

Slide the lower hand under the base of the neck. The spinous processes of the CTJ (cervical thoracic junction) C6, C7, T1 can be in the palm of the hand or you can place you finger tips on the spinous processes. The upper hand rests across supra sternal notch/ top of the sternum, contacting both clavicles. The thumb can be flat against the hand or open, pointing to the table. Be careful not to crowd the throat.

Variations

Alternative Hold

The hands move in from the shoulders and form a ring around the base of the neck and throat. If your thumb size allows you can contact the transverse processes of C7. Your thumb and fingers follow the shape of the 1st rib. The finger pads rest over the clavicle and sternum.

Relevant Anatomy