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The thoracic cavity is protected by the rib cage and contains the lungs and heart. Use the labeled picture to find the following organs: Click for full-size pdf
Roll over the image and click on different organ lables to view a description of the organ.
Thoracic Cavity 1. The thoracic cavity is protected by the rib cage and con-tains the lungs and heart. Use the labeled picture to find the following organs: • Lungs – the lungs have multiple lobes and are found on either side of the heart. • Heart – the heart is encased in a shiny pericardial
The heart and lungs are both located in a region of the pig known as the thoracic cavity, which is separated from the digestive system by the diaphragm, a thin, sheet-like muscle. Between the lungs we find the heart swaddled in the pericardial sac.
24 mar 2023 · The thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribs. Pigs have 14 pairs of ribs, which protect the organs inside. The sternum protects the pig’s heart. Let’s move to the forelimbs. The scapula makes up the shoulder girdle, and the elbow joint is formed by the humerus, radius, and ulna. The radius and ulna articulate with notches on the humerus.
In this activity, you will open the abdominal and thoracic cavity of the fetal pig and identify structures. Remember, that to dissect means to "expose to view" - a careful dissection will make it easier for you to find the organs and structures.
4 cze 2010 · English: Dissected fetal pig, showing the thoracic cavity, including the rib cage, the heart in the pericardium, the lungs, the diaphragm, part of the liver, and all those organs under the neck.
