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What anatomical structure seals the inferior thoracic aperture?
What anatomical structure seals the inferior thoracic aperture?
Which structure reaches as far as rib V on the right side when the diaphragm balloons superiorly?
Which structure reaches as far as rib V on the right side when the diaphragm balloons superiorly?
What separates the mediastinum into superior and inferior parts?
What separates the mediastinum into superior and inferior parts?
Which structure constitutes the middle mediastinum along with the pericardium?
Which structure constitutes the middle mediastinum along with the pericardium?
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In which direction does the inferior thoracic aperture tilt when viewed anteriorly?
In which direction does the inferior thoracic aperture tilt when viewed anteriorly?
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Which structure passes posterior to the diaphragm?
Which structure passes posterior to the diaphragm?
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How does the volume of the thorax change when the diaphragm contracts?
How does the volume of the thorax change when the diaphragm contracts?
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Which dome of the diaphragm is higher than the other?
Which dome of the diaphragm is higher than the other?
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What happens to the height of the domes when the diaphragm contracts?
What happens to the height of the domes when the diaphragm contracts?
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What structure further subdivides the inferior part of the mediastinum?
What structure further subdivides the inferior part of the mediastinum?
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