Thoracic Cavity: Location and Function - Cleveland Clinic
2023年2月20日 · Your thoracic cavity is a space in your chest that contains organs, blood vessels, nerves and other important body structures. It’s divided into three main parts: right pleural cavity, left pleural cavity and mediastinum. The five organs in your thoracic cavity are your heart, lungs, esophagus, trachea and thymus.
Thoracic cavity | Description, Anatomy, & Physiology | Britannica
thoracic cavity, the second largest hollow space of the body. It is enclosed by the ribs, the vertebral column, and the sternum, or breastbone, and is separated from the abdominal cavity (the body’s largest hollow space) by a muscular and membranous partition, the diaphragm.
Thorax: Anatomy, wall, cavity, organs & neurovasculature - Kenhub
2023年9月19日 · The thoracic cavity communicates with the neck via the superior thoracic aperture and with the abdominal cavity via the inferior thoracic aperture through anatomical spaces piercing the diaphragm. Located inside each cavity and compartment are various organs, thoracic blood vessels, nerves, and lymph nodes:
Thoracic cavity - Wikipedia
The thoracic cavity (or chest cavity) is the chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall (rib cage and associated skin, muscle, and fascia). The central compartment of the thoracic cavity is the mediastinum.
Chest anatomy illustrations: normal anatomy | e-Anatomy - IMAIOS
2024年10月2日 · All the anatomical illustrations are original and were created by Micheau, Antoine - MD. They were drawn in Illustrator using 3D modeling derived from medical imaging (principally thoracic scan). The anatomical drawings were organized in a fairly classical manner to be easily used as a standard anatomical atlas.
Thorax Anatomy - TeachMeAnatomy
Explore the anatomy of the human thorax. This comprehensive guide covers the thoracic cavity's vital structures and their functions. Learn more here.
Anatomy: Thoracic Cavity - RnCeus.com
The thoracic cavity is made up of 12 pairs of ribs that connect in the posterior thorax to the vertebral bodies of the spinal column. In the anterior thorax, the first 7 pairs of ribs are attached to the sternum or breastbone by cartilage. The lower 5 ribs do not attach to the sternum.
Thorax - 3D Interactive Anatomy Tutorials
3D interactive modules and video tutorials on the anatomy of the thoracic cavity, including the heart, lungs, breast, chest wall, and respiratory tract.
Thoracic cavity - Structure, Location, Anatomy, Function
2024年7月22日 · The thoracic cavity is a central compartment within the upper part of the torso, enclosed by the ribs, the vertebral column, and the sternum. It houses vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, as well as portions of the esophagus and trachea.
Thoracic cavity - Knowledge - AMBOSS
2024年6月10日 · The thoracic cavity is a hollow space surrounded by the rib cage and the diaphragm that contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, thymus, sympathetic trunk, and the great vessels. It comprises three compartments: two pleural cavities and the mediastinum, which is located behind the sternum.