The Human Thorax
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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?

  • 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'?

  • 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?

    <p>Rib cage, spine, and shoulder girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of diseases affecting the chest?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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