Muscle not cut in posterolateral thoracotomy is ?
Answer is 'c' i.e. Rhomboides major Postero-lateral thoractomy is the most frequently used operation to access the thorax. Usually the incision is made through the 5th ICS. The following muscles may be cut a) Latissimus dorsi b) Serratus anterior c) Trapezius d) Intercostal muscles
Serratus anterior
Latissimus dorsi
Rhomboides major
All