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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 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
Oxygenated blood from the lungs enters from the pulmonary veins into the left atria, pumped through the mitral valve, and into the left ventricle. right atria. Pumped through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary artery to the lungs to be oxygenated. Once oxygenated it will return through the pulmonary artery.
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.
Lab Overview: The tissues, organs, and organ systems of a fetal pig are similar in both structure and function to those found in humans. You will observe structures of the skin and muscles, as well as the muscular, digestive, excretory, reproductive, circulatory, and respiratory systems.
Roll over the image and click on different organ lables to view a description of the organ.
Histology & Anatomy of Fetal Pig - Carotid Arteries. More. Thoracic Cavity. Roll over the image and click on different organ lables to view a description of the organ.
