Foramen of Langer

Last revised by Owen Kang on 27 Jul 2022

The foramen of Langer is a defect in the deep pectoralis fascia. It is a defect at the level of the third intercostal space, through which the upper lateral portion of the breast extends into the axilla forming the axillary tail of Spence.

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