Thorax Anatomy - TeachMeAnatomy

Overview

• Thorax: Region between the neck and abdomen
  • Bound by 12 pairs of ribs and thoracic vertebrae
  • Supported by ligaments and muscles

Key Functions

• Muscles of the Thorax: Vital for breathing and movement of trunk, upper limbs, and neck
• Thoracic Cavity: Houses vital organs including the lungs, pleurae, heart, thymus gland, and breasts
• Great Vessels: Pulmonary arteries/veins, superior vena cava, aorta

Areas of the Thorax

• Superior Mediastinum
• Middle Mediastinum

Bones of the Thorax

• Thoracic Spine
• Sternum

Muscles of the Thorax

• Diaphragm
• Muscles of the Thoracic Cage

Organs of the Thorax

• Valves of the Heart
• Chambers of the Heart

Vasculature of the Thorax

• Superior Vena Cava

Additional Information

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