10 Questions
What anatomical structure seals the inferior thoracic aperture?
Diaphragm
Which structure reaches as far as rib V on the right side when the diaphragm balloons superiorly?
Right dome of the diaphragm
What separates the mediastinum into superior and inferior parts?
Diaphragm
Which structure constitutes the middle mediastinum along with the pericardium?
Heart
In which direction does the inferior thoracic aperture tilt when viewed anteriorly?
Superiorly
Which structure passes posterior to the diaphragm?
Aorta
How does the volume of the thorax change when the diaphragm contracts?
Increases
Which dome of the diaphragm is higher than the other?
Right dome
What happens to the height of the domes when the diaphragm contracts?
The height decreases
What structure further subdivides the inferior part of the mediastinum?
Pericardium
Learn about the general structure of the thorax, including its shape, openings, and musculoskeletal components. Understand how the thoracic cavity is enclosed and the role of vertebrae, ribs, muscles, and sternum.
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