10 Questions
Which region is located between the neck and abdomen?
Thorax
What is the function of the intercostal muscles?
Breathing
What does the term 'thorax' mean in Greek?
Chest
Which book is listed as one of the sources for this text?
Schwartz's Anatomy
What is the name of the structure that is located at the bifurcation of the trachea?
Pulmonary trunk
Which structure is located at the sternal angle of Louis?
Aorta
What is the function of the diaphragm?
To facilitate breathing
Which book is listed as one of the sources for this text?
Schwartz 10th Edition Atlas of Human Anatomy
What is the Greek meaning of the term 'thorax'?
Breastplate, chest
What is the region located between the neck and abdomen called?
Thoracic cage
Study Notes
Thoracic Region
- The region located between the neck and abdomen is called the thoracic cavity or thorax.
Intercostal Muscles
- The intercostal muscles function to expand and contract the chest cavity, facilitating breathing.
Etymology of Thorax
- The term 'thorax' originates from Greek, meaning "chest" or "breastplate".
Respiratory System Anatomy
- The carina is the structure located at the bifurcation of the trachea.
- The sternal angle of Louis is where the second rib attaches to the sternum.
Diaphragm Function
- The diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle, functions to separate the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and facilitates breathing by contracting and expanding the chest cavity.
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