2023年9月19日 · The thoracic, or chest wall, consists of a skeletal framework, fascia, muscles, and neurovasculature – all connected together to form a strong and protective yet flexible cage. The thorax has two major openings: the superior thoracic aperture found superiorly and the inferior thoracic aperture located inferiorly.

2018年1月20日 · Both the liver and the stomach are located in the lower chest region under the thoracic diaphragm, a sheet of muscle at the bottom of the rib cage that separates the chest cavity from the...

In humans and other hominids, the thorax is the chest region of the body between the neck and the abdomen, along with its internal organs and other contents. It is mostly protected and supported by the rib cage, spine, and shoulder girdle.

The thoracic cavity is home to many vital organs, notably the lungs/pleurae and the heart, but also includes the thymus gland and the breasts. As the heart is found here, the great vessels associated with it are also found – including the pulmonary arteries/veins, the superior vena cava and the aorta (as well as some of its proximal branches).

2025年1月27日 · The thorax, commonly known as the chest, is a vital region of the human body that provides protection to critical organs, including the heart and lungs, while also playing a role in respiration and structural support. It is a bony, muscular, and vascular framework that encloses the thoracic cavity and facilitates the movement of air during ...

2023年4月10日 · A chest diagram for women can help illustrate the location of important organs, muscles, and tissues within the female chest cavity. By studying a detailed chest diagram for women, learners can enhance their knowledge of the female anatomy. Exploring Female Chest and Abdomen Anatomy. When exploring the female chest and abdomen anatomy, it is ...

2023年7月30日 · The thorax forms from the thoracic wall, its superficial structures (breast, muscles, and skin), and the thoracic cavity. A thorough comprehension of the anatomy and function of the thorax will help identify, differentiate, and treat the plethora of pathology that can occur within the thorax.

The chest cavity is lined with a serous membrane, which exudes a thin fluid. That portion of the chest membrane is called the parietal pleura . The membrane continues over the lung, where it is called the visceral pleura, and over part of the esophagus, the heart, and the great vessels, as the mediastinal pleura, the mediastinum being the space ...

2018年1月20日 · A woman’s chest — like the rest of her body — is covered with skin that has two layers. The epidermis is the outermost layer that provides a protective, waterproof seal over the body. The dermis...

2024年10月2日 · This e-Anatomy module presents labeled illustrations of the thoracic wall and breast in 64 anatomical drawings with over 260 anatomical structures. Breast - Anatomy : Sagittal section (Illustrations: A. Micheau - MD - Imaios)