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What is the primary function of the thorax in relation to breathing?
What is the primary function of the thorax in relation to breathing?
- To protect the lungs from damage
- To act as a conduit for structures between the abdomen and neck
- To provide movement for air into and out of the lungs (correct)
- To house and protect the heart
What is the main role of the diaphragm in breathing?
What is the main role of the diaphragm in breathing?
- To expand the thoracic cavity (correct)
- To protect the heart and lungs
- To contract the thoracic cavity
- To move air into and out of the lungs
Which organs are protected by the thorax?
Which organs are protected by the thorax?
- The lungs and liver
- The kidneys and esophagus
- The stomach and spleen
- The heart, lungs, and great vessels (correct)
What is the shape of the diaphragm?
What is the shape of the diaphragm?
Which organs lie under the right dome of the diaphragm?
Which organs lie under the right dome of the diaphragm?
What is the function of the mediastinum?
What is the function of the mediastinum?
Which structures pass through the mediastinum?
Which structures pass through the mediastinum?
What is the origin of the phrenic nerves?
What is the origin of the phrenic nerves?
Where do the posterior aspects of the superior poles of the kidneys lie?
Where do the posterior aspects of the superior poles of the kidneys lie?
What is one of the key elements in breathing?
What is one of the key elements in breathing?
Which abdominal viscera are protected by the thoracic wall?
Which abdominal viscera are protected by the thoracic wall?
What is the purpose of the ribs in breathing?
What is the purpose of the ribs in breathing?
What passes through the mediastinum from the abdomen to the neck?
What passes through the mediastinum from the abdomen to the neck?
What is the purpose of the thorax with respect to vital organs?
What is the purpose of the thorax with respect to vital organs?
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