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19 wrz 2023 · The thoracic cavity communicates with the neck via the superior thoracic aperture and with the abdominal cavity via the inferior thoracic aperture through anatomical spaces piercing the diaphragm. Located inside each cavity and compartment are various organs, thoracic blood vessels, nerves, and lymph nodes:
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Explore the anatomy of the human thorax. This comprehensive guide covers the thoracic cavity's vital structures and their functions. Learn more here.
The organs of the thorax include the thymus gland, the breasts, the heart, the lungs, the tracheobronchial tree and the pleurae. The thymus gland is located in the superior mediastinum of the thoracic cavity but may also extend into the neck.
20 lut 2023 · Your thoracic cavity is a space in your chest that contains organs, blood vessels, nerves and other important body structures. It’s divided into three main parts: right pleural cavity, left pleural cavity and mediastinum.
The thoracic cavity (or chest cavity) is the chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall (rib cage and associated skin, muscle, and fascia). The central compartment of the thoracic cavity is the mediastinum.
Thoracic cavity, the second largest hollow space of the body. It is enclosed by the ribs, the vertebral column, and the sternum, or breastbone, and is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm. Among the major organs contained in the thoracic cavity are the heart and lungs.
21 lis 2023 · The lungs are spongy, expandable organs that occupy the thoracic cavity. Although they occur in pairs, they are morphologically different. Each lung occupies the respective hemithorax, within the mediastinum and its contents located between them.
