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What are the components of the thorax?
What are the components of the thorax?
- Bones of the trunk
- Neurovasculature and lymphatics
- Internal organs
- All of the above (correct)
Which part of the body is commonly referred to as the 'chest' but is anatomically known as the thorax?
Which part of the body is commonly referred to as the 'chest' but is anatomically known as the thorax?
- Shoulder
- Neck
- Head
- Abdomen (correct)
What is the function of the thoracic wall?
What is the function of the thoracic wall?
- Protecting the internal organs (correct)
- Assisting in breathing
- Aiding digestion
- Supporting the neck
Which of the following is NOT a component of the thorax?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the thorax?
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What is the anatomical definition of the 'chest'?
What is the anatomical definition of the 'chest'?
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Thorax Components
- The thorax consists of the thoracic cage, thoracic cavity, and its contents.
Thorax Definition
- The thorax is the area of the body commonly referred to as the 'chest'.
Thoracic Wall Function
- The function of the thoracic wall is to protect the organs in the thoracic cavity.
Exclusion
- The abdomen is NOT a component of the thorax.
Anatomical Definition
- The anatomical definition of the 'chest' is the thorax.
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