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What is thoracic paracentesis?
Thoracic paracentesis is more commonly referred to (at least in the United States) as simply thoracentesis, and it is the draining of fluid from the thoracic (chest) cavity.
What is the cavity in the chest called?
The Thoracic Cavity. More specifically, the Left and Right Pleural Cavities. Both answers would be correct, but some teachers/professors prefer the more specific one.
Which cavities are lungs are found in?
The pleural cavities, ventral and thoracic
Is the heart positioned between the lungs in the thoracic cavity?
No, the heart is placed more towards the left lung, anterior to the vertebral column and posterior to the sternum. That is why in 95% of the world population there are only two lobes on the left lung and three on the right.
What happens to the thoracic cavity during inhalation?
During inhalation, the thoracic cavity expands as the diaphragm contracts and the rib cage moves up and out. This creates more space for the lungs to expand and fill with air.
Why is Irv larger than Erv?
more muscles involved in increasing the thoracic cavity
What attaches the heart to the diaphragm?
The diaphragma isn't attached to the heart. It separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. More.... The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity (heart, lungs & ribs) from the abdominal cavity and performs an important function in respiration: as the diaphragm contracts, the volume of the thoracic cavity increases and air is drawn into the lungs.
How is the thoracic pressure decreased during inspiration?
Inspiration causes a drop in thoracic pressure, so the blood pressure in the area may drop, so the feeling of the pulse may feel weaker (though this would have to be an extreme case). It also can cause splitting of the second heart sound as the lungs take in more blood.
Does the diaphragm cause an increase or decrease in thoracic volume?
The diaphragm causes an increase in thoracic volume. When the diaphragm contracts and moves downward, it creates more space in the thoracic cavity, allowing the lungs to expand and fill with air during inhalation.
What body cavity houses the pharynx?
The Larynx is in one's neck. It's usually referred to as the "Adam's Apple" in males since it develops more. If you rub your hand down your neck, it's the first big bump - sort of shaped like a triangle.
What is in the ventral cavity?
The two main cavites are Thoracic (above the diaphragm) and the abdaminopelvic (below the diaphragm) Then those have cavieties in them the thoracic has the pleural cavities which there 2 of those one for each lung. then there is the the mediastinal cavity between the two peural cavities. then i believe the Mediastinal cavity contains the Pericardial cavity for the heart. sorry about the spelling. then the abdominopelvic is splitt into two sub cavities the abdominal and pelvic cavity. they may be more but those are the ones I know of The two main cavites are Thoracic (above the diaphragm) and the abdaminopelvic (below the diaphragm) Then those have cavieties in them the thoracic has the pleural cavities which there 2 of those one for each lung. then there is the the mediastinal cavity between the two peural cavities. then i believe the Mediastinal cavity contains the Pericardial cavity for the heart. sorry about the spelling. then the abdominopelvic is splitt into two sub cavities the abdominal and pelvic cavity. they may be more but those are the ones I know of
What is the name of the space in between the lungs where the heart is found?
this is the thoracic cavity, the space between the neck and the abdomen, this contains the lungs, heart & the main artery called the aorta, the lungs are covered by a membrane called the pleura which holds the lungs in situ and is the area affected by pleurisy, if air or gasses are allowed to permeate this area outside the lungs the vacuum that enables breathing is compromised and a collapsed lung can occur.
