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19 wrz 2023 · The thoracic, or chest wall, consists of a skeletal framework, fascia, muscles, and neurovasculature – all connected together to form a strong and protective yet flexible cage. The thorax has two major openings: the superior thoracic aperture found superiorly and the inferior thoracic aperture located inferiorly.
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The thoracic cavity is the chamber of the body of vertebrates that contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other structures. It is protected by the thoracic wall and has two openings, the thoracic inlet and outlet.
28 kwi 2017 · The thoracic cavity is a cavity of vertebrates that contains the heart, lungs, and other vital organs. It is bounded by the rib cage, the diaphragm, and the thoracic vertebrae, and has two openings for the esophagus and the trachea.
Learn about the thoracic cavity, the second largest hollow space of the body, that contains the lungs, heart, and esophagus. Find out how diseases such as pleurisy, pneumothorax, and hydropneumothorax affect the thoracic cavity and its lining, the pleura.
20 lut 2023 · Your thoracic cavity (chest cavity) is a space inside your thorax (chest) that contains your heart, lungs and other organs and tissues. It’s the second biggest hollow space in your body, with only your abdominal cavity being larger.
22 lip 2024 · Learn about the thoracic cavity, a central compartment in the chest region that houses vital organs such as the heart and lungs. Find out its boundaries, subdivisions, components, and functions in respiration, circulation, and neural transmission.
The thoracic cavity or the chest cavity lies between the neck and the abdomen. It is bounded by the thoracic wall and extends from the diaphragm (below) to the superior thoracic aperture (above). The latter comprises of the first thoracic vertebrae, upper border of manubrium sterni and the first ribs on either side.
