5 Questions
What is the term used to describe the region of the body between the head and the neck?
Thoracic wall
Which of the following best describes the shape of the thoracic wall?
Flattened in front and behind, but rounded on the sides
What is the bony framework of the thoracic wall called?
Thoracic cage
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the thoracic cage?
Clavicles
Where is the vertebral column located in relation to the thoracic cage?
Posteriorly
Study Notes
Thoracic Wall and Intercostal Space
- The thoracic wall is the region of the body between the head and the neck.
Structure of Thoracic Wall
- The thoracic wall is flattened in front and behind, but rounded on the sides.
Bony Framework of Thoracic Wall
- The bony framework of the thoracic wall is called the thoracic cage.
- The thoracic cage is formed of: • Vertebral column posteriorly • Ribs and intercostal spaces on the sides • Sternum and costal cartilages anteriorly
Explore the anatomy of the thoracic wall and intercostal space, which forms the bony framework of the thoracic cage. Learn about the structures like the vertebral column, ribs, intercostal spaces, sternum, and costal cartilages that make up this region.
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