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What is the primary function of the neck?
What is the primary function of the neck?
- To house the vital organs
- To connect the head to the trunk (correct)
- To provide stability to the head
- To allow for rotation of the head
How many vertebrae are found in the neck?
How many vertebrae are found in the neck?
- 6
- 7 (correct)
- 5
- 8
What is the primary function of the thorax?
What is the primary function of the thorax?
- To protect the abdominal organs
- To house the heart and lungs (correct)
- To allow for rotation of the upper body
- To provide support for the neck
Where are the shoulder blades located?
Where are the shoulder blades located?
What is the location of the breasts?
What is the location of the breasts?
What is the function of the nipples?
What is the function of the nipples?
What is the name of the cavity located in the upper part of the trunk?
What is the name of the cavity located in the upper part of the trunk?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the trunk?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of the trunk?
What is the function of the cervical vertebrae in the neck?
What is the function of the cervical vertebrae in the neck?
Which of the following organs or structures are found in front of the cervical vertebrae?
Which of the following organs or structures are found in front of the cervical vertebrae?
What is the purpose of the areolas surrounding the nipples on the breasts?
What is the purpose of the areolas surrounding the nipples on the breasts?
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.
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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.
