What are the boundaries for the thoracic cavity?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the anatomical boundaries of the thoracic cavity, which is a component of human anatomy. This includes identifying what structures define the limits of the thoracic cavity.
Answer
Superior thoracic aperture, diaphragm, sternum, thoracic spine.
The top boundary is the superior thoracic aperture, the bottom boundary is the diaphragm, the front boundary is the sternum, and the back boundary is the thoracic spine.
Answer for screen readers
The top boundary is the superior thoracic aperture, the bottom boundary is the diaphragm, the front boundary is the sternum, and the back boundary is the thoracic spine.
More Information
The thoracic cavity houses vital organs like the heart and lungs, and is protected by the rib cage.
Sources
- Thoracic cavity | Description, Anatomy, & Physiology | Britannica - britannica.com
- Thoracic cavity - Knowledge @ AMBOSS - amboss.com
- Thoracic Cavity - campus.murraystate.edu
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