11 Questions
What is the primary function of the neck?
To connect the head to the trunk
How many vertebrae are found in the neck?
7
What is the primary function of the thorax?
To house the heart and lungs
Where are the shoulder blades located?
On the upper region of the back
What is the location of the breasts?
On the superior surface of the chest
What is the function of the nipples?
To secrete milk
What is the name of the cavity located in the upper part of the trunk?
Thoracic cavity
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the trunk?
Neck
What is the function of the cervical vertebrae in the neck?
To give the neck its mobility
Which of the following organs or structures are found in front of the cervical vertebrae?
Important organs, large blood vessels and nerves
What is the purpose of the areolas surrounding the nipples on the breasts?
To protect the nipple
Study Notes
The Neck
- The neck is a cylinder-shaped organ that connects the head to the trunk.
- It contains 7 cervical vertebrae, which provide mobility to the neck.
- Important organs, large blood vessels, and nerves are located in front of the cervical vertebrae.
The Trunk
- The trunk is the most corpulent part of the body, composed of three parts: thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
- Each part has a cavity named after it: thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities, respectively.
The Thorax
- The thorax is located in the upper part of the trunk, over the soft abdominal wall.
- It extends from the neck to the diaphragm.
- The front side of the thorax is known as the chest, and the rear side is known as the back.
The Chest
- The breasts, which are mammary glands, are located on the superior surface of the chest.
- The nipples, encircled with areolas, are in the center of the breast.
The Back
- The shoulder blades are symmetrically distributed on each side of the backbone, or spine, in the upper region of the back.
- The loins are located in the lower region of the back.
Learn about the anatomy of the neck and trunk, including the cervical vertebrae, important organs, and the composition of the trunk. Explore the structures and functions of the neck and trunk regions of the human body.
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