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Which region is the thorax located between?
Which region is the thorax located between?
What separates the thorax from the abdomen?
What separates the thorax from the abdomen?
What are the contents of the mediastinum?
What are the contents of the mediastinum?
What are the boundaries of the thorax inferiorly?
What are the boundaries of the thorax inferiorly?
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What are the boundaries of the thorax superiorly?
What are the boundaries of the thorax superiorly?
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Study Notes
Thorax Location and Boundaries
- The thorax is located between the neck and the abdomen.
Separation from Abdomen
- The thorax is separated from the abdomen by the diaphragm.
Mediastinum Contents
- The mediastinum contains the heart, trachea, esophagus, thoracic blood vessels, and nerves.
Inferior Boundaries
- The thorax is bounded inferiorly by the diaphragm, which forms the floor of the thoracic cavity.
Superior Boundaries
- The thorax is bounded superiorly by the thoracic inlet, which is formed by the first rib, the first thoracic vertebra, and the manubrium of the sternum.
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Test your knowledge on the thorax's anatomy and boundaries. Explore topics such as the mediastinum, blood supply, innervation, and the anatomy of the mammary gland.
