2 Structure Of The Thoracic Wall

Question 1

Covered on the outside by skin and by muscles attaching the shoulder girdle to the trunk

Answer 1

Thoracic wall

Question 2

What is thoracic wall lined with

Answer 2

Parietal pleura

Question 3

The thoracic wall is formed posteriorly by

Answer 3

Thoracic part of the vertebral column

Question 4

Thoracic wall is formed anteriorly by

Answer 4

Sternum and costal cartilages

Question 5

Thoracic wall is formed laterally by

Answer 5

Ribs and intercostal spaces

Question 6

Thoracic wall is formed superiorly by

Answer 6

Suprapleural membrane

Question 7

Thoracic wall is formed inferiorly by

Answer 7

Diaphragm

Question 8

Separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity

Answer 8

Diaphragm