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What is the thorax?
What is the thorax?
- Part of the anatomy located between the neck and the abdomen (correct)
- Part of the anatomy located between the head and the abdomen
- Part of the anatomy located between the abdomen and the legs
- Part of the anatomy located between the chest and the back
What does the human thorax contain?
What does the human thorax contain?
- Organs including the heart, lungs, and thymus gland (correct)
- Organs including the bladder, pancreas, and spleen
- Organs including the liver, kidneys, and stomach
- Organs including the brain, spinal cord, and intestines
What is the etymology of the word 'thorax'?
What is the etymology of the word 'thorax'?
- From the Arabic word for 'central body part'
- From the Greek θώραξ thorax 'breastplate, cuirass, corslet' via Latin: thorax (correct)
- From the Sanskrit word for 'body cavity'
- From the Latin thorax 'chest' via Greek: thorax
What supports and protects the human thorax?
What supports and protects the human thorax?
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What is a common symptom of diseases affecting the chest?
What is a common symptom of diseases affecting the chest?
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