Questions and Answers
What are the components of the thorax?
Which part of the body is commonly referred to as the 'chest' but is anatomically known as the thorax?
What is the function of the thoracic wall?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the thorax?
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What is the anatomical definition of the 'chest'?
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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge of the thorax with this informative quiz. Learn about the bones and anatomy of the thorax, and enhance your understanding of this important region of the body.
