Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the thorax?
A
The superior part of the trunk
2
Q
Where is the thorax located?
A
Between the neck and the abdomen
3
Q
What surrounds the thoracic cavity?
A
The thoracic wall
4
Q
What is contained within. the thoracic cavity?
A
The heart
The lungs
The thymus
The distal part of the trachea
The oesophagus
5
Q
What seven structures make up the thoracic wall?
A
Skin
Fascia
Nerves
Blood vessels
Muscles
Cartilages
Bones
6
Q
What does the thoracic wall enclose?
A
The thoracic cavity, which means that it encloses the left and right pleural cavities, which contains the lungs.
7
Q
What structure is found between the two pleural cavities?
A
The mediastinum
