thorax Flashcards
1
Q
contents of thoracic cavity
A
two pleural cavities which encloses the lungs
mediastinum - heart
oesophagus
trachea
nevres
blood vessels
2
Q
what is the superior thoracic arpeture
A
opening for oesophagus and trachae
exit and entry for vessles, nerves and apex of lungs
3
Q
what is the inferior thoracic arpeture
A
covered by diaphram
exit point for vena cava, oesphagus and aorta
