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 …
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 …
The Lungs - Position - Structure - TeachMeAnatomy
2025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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Vasculature of the Thorax - TeachMeAnatomy
In this section, learn more about the vasculature of the thorax– the superior vena cava and the aorta.
Thorax - TeachMeAnatomy
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