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What organs do the bones of the thorax protect?
The bony thorax protects the heart and liver. Wrong... the bone thorax protects the heart and LUNGS as it also allows the respiratory muscle to create a vacuum that will draw air into the lungs. while the Ribs withing in the bone thorax will protect not only the thoracic organs, but as well the spleen, most of the liver and to some extent the kidneys.
Where do the nerves that control the diaphragm exit the central nervous system?
The phrenic nerve is a mixed motor/sensory nerve that goes through the neck and thorax to the supply the diaphragm.It arises from the C3, C4 and C5 cervical nerve roots.
Where is the respiratory system loacted?
Mostly in thorax, some part in neck and head .
Which nervous system prepares your body for a fight or flight response?
Sympathetic nerves: prepare the body for emergencies and stress by increasing the breathing rate, heart rate, and blood flow to muscles. These nerves become aroused as part of the fight-or-flight response, which is the body's natural reaction to real or imaginary danger.
In what part of the anatomy is the stemum bond?
The sternum is a bone in the chest (thorax). It is part of the skeletal system.
What system is the sternum in?
The thorax is not part of a system. It is a whole region of the body, containing parts of several different systems. For example, in humans the thorax contains the heart, the stomach, and the lungs, which all belong to different systems.
What body part are the legs and wings attached to?
The thorax. See the related link for more information.
What anatomical position is the head to the thorax?
the head is superior to the thorax. the thorax is inferior to the head.
What is an ants thorax?
The thorax of an ant is considered to be its powerhouse. The thorax is the portion of the body to which the ant's legs are attached. There are three sections to the thorax in ants.
Do arthropods have a trachea?
Yes, arthropods have a tracheal system, which consists of a network of tubes (tracheae) that deliver oxygen directly to their tissues. This system helps facilitate gas exchange in their bodies.
Does an ant have a thorax?
The middle segment is the thorax. Insects typically have (3)-head, thorax, abdomen.
What do honey bees use their thorax?
The thorax is the middle part of the bee. The honeybee shivers the muscles in the thorax and when the thorax is warm enough the bee can fly.
