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.
Organs of the Thorax - TeachMeAnatomy
The organs of the thorax include the thymus gland, the breasts, the heart, the lungs, the tracheobronchial tree and the pleurae. The thymus gland is located in the superior mediastinum of the thoracic cavity but may also extend into the neck.
Areas of the Thorax - TeachMeAnatomy
In this section, learn more about the areas of the thorax– the superior mediastinum, the anterior mediastinum, the middle mediastinum and the posterior mediastinum.
Bones of the Thorax - TeachMeAnatomy
The bones of the thorax can be split into 3 main groups – the ribs, the sternum and the thoracic spine. The rib cage consists of 12 paired bones which function to protect internal thoracic organs whilst also aiding breathing.
Muscles of the Thorax - TeachMeAnatomy
The muscles of the thorax include both the diaphragm as well as the muscles of the thoracic cage. The diaphragm can be located below the lungs and consists of a sheet of skeletal muscle which displays a double-domed structure.
The Lungs - Position - Structure - TeachMeAnatomy
2024年1月6日 · The lungs are the major organs of respiration. They are located in the chest, either side of the mediastinum. The function of the lungs is to oxygenate blood. They achieve this by bringing inspired air into close contact with oxygen-poor blood in the pulmonary capillaries.
Thoracic Muscles - Attachments - Actions - TeachMeAnatomy
2024年11月9日 · There are five muscles that make up thoracic cage; the intercostals (external, internal and innermost), subcostales, and transversus thoracis. These muscles act to change the thoracic volume during breathing.
The Thoracic Spine - Features - Joints - TeachMeAnatomy
2024年7月16日 · As part of the bony thorax, the thoracic vertebrae help protect the internal viscera – such as the heart, lungs and oesophagus. This article will look at the osteology of the thoracic vertebrae, examining their characteristic features, joints and their clinical correlations.
Vasculature of the Thorax - TeachMeAnatomy
In this section, learn more about the vasculature of the thorax– the superior vena cava and the aorta.
Muscles of the Pectoral Region - Major - Minor - TeachMeAnatomy
2024年9月6日 · There are three muscles that lie in the pectoral region and exert a force on the upper limb. They are the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and the serratus anterior. In this article, we shall learn about the anatomy of the muscles of the anterior chest.