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The Ribs primary function is to protect the thoracic viscera, or the heart and lungs. The pelvis' main function is to protect the pelvic viscera
Its primary function is protection of the thoracic viscera, the heart and lungs. Its secondary function is to assist with breathing by being moved up and our (inhalation) of down and in (exhalation) but muscles called the intercostals.
1. breathing 2. protect viscera in the thoracic+abdominal cavities 3. support pectoral girdle and upper limbs
The function of the lumbodorsal fascia in cats is to compresses abdominal viscera. Vets or a library can help you with other functions of the cats organs.
Abdominal ultrasound is a radiologic study using sound waves beamed into the abdomen to obtain an image of the abdominal viscera.
Viscera are the soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities. The intestines are also viscera.
ribs
The Vagus X
An abdominal evisceration is the presence of the viscera, the internal organs of the body, outside of the body, particularly through a wound.
portal system
Visceral means pertaining to the viscera, or internal organs.
hepatic portal vein