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What is the function of the diaphragm?
What forms the skeletal and soft tissue framework of the thorax?
What is the main function of the thoracic cage?
Which structures articulate with the corresponding vertebrae and one above?
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What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System
- The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen and serves as the primary muscle of inspiration, contracting and relaxing to facilitate breathing.
Thoracic Cage
- The thoracic cage, formed by the sternum, ribs, and thoracic vertebrae, provides a skeletal and soft tissue framework that protects the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.
Thoracic Cage Function
- The main function of the thoracic cage is to protect the organs within it and provide a flexible yet durable enclosure that allows for expansion and contraction during breathing.
Costovertebral Joints
- The ribs articulate with the corresponding thoracic vertebrae and the vertebra above, forming costovertebral joints that provide flexibility and support to the thoracic cage.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the thoracic wall with this quiz. Explore the shape and outline of the thoracic cage, including its inlet and outlet, and other key aspects covered in the reference books provided.
