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The thoracic cage protects the organs that are contained within it.
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What property of the thoracic cage causes expiration?
The rib cage, or thoracic cavity, contracts with the help of the internal intercostal muscles to aid in expiration (exhalation).
When the volume of the thoracic cage decreases what pressure increases?
your dick will shrink
What you infer as to the function of the diaphragm?
The functions of the thoracic diaphragm are:Contraction during breathingExpansion of the thoracic cavityExpulsion of vomit, feces, and urine from the body by increasing intra-abdominal pressurePrevention of acid reflux
Who performs a mediastinoscopy?
A mediastinoscopy procedure is usually performed by a thoracic or general surgeon in a hospital setting
What is the general of the epithelial tissue?
the general functions are to protect the inner body veins and organs
What functions to protect organs of thoracic cavity?
The rib cage, sternum, and spine worth together to protect the vital organs of the thoracic cavity. The ribs, in particular, form a cage in which the lungs are located.
Are ribs part of the thoracic cage?
Yep, the ribs are what make up the thoracic cage.
What are the functions of the ribs?
To protect the thoracic organs and to protect the liver, spleen, and kidneyThe rib cage makes up the thoracic wall, and provides attachments for the muscles of the neck, thorax, upper abdomen, and back.
The sternum is part of the?
thoracic cage
The sternum is part of the ----- a. Appendicular skelton b. Cranium c. Pelvic girdle d. Thoracic cage?
d. Thoracic cage
How many thoracic vertebrae?
The part of the skeleton enclosing the thorax, consisting of the thoracic vertebrae, ribs, coastal cartilages, and sternum.
What are the bones surrounding your lungs?
The lungs are surrounded by the bones of the thoracic cage. The thoracic cage consists of the following bones:12 pairs of rib12 thoracic vertebrasternum
What is thoracic compliance?
that portion of total ventilatory compliance ascribable to compliance of the thoracic cage
Does the thoracic cage house the heart and lungs?
no
One of the 24 in the thoracic cage?
Ribs
What are facts about the ribs?
The human rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage
What property of the thoracic cage causes expiration?
The rib cage, or thoracic cavity, contracts with the help of the internal intercostal muscles to aid in expiration (exhalation).
