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What superficial muscle covers a large part of the posterior thorax?
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Trapezius
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Which muscle is the most superficial muscle of the posterior neck and thorax?
trapezius
Are the coxa superficial to the thorax?
The coxa are inferior to the thorax. Both are bony, and can be described as neither superficial nor deep in relation to each other.
The posterior section of the body behind the thorax?
The section of the body behind an insect's thorax is called the abdomen
The posterior section of the body behind the thorax in a insect or crustaceans?
abdomen
Where is the heart in the human body?
It is behind (posterior to) the breastbone (sternum) in the chest (thorax).
What bones are located in the posterior thorax between the second and seventh vertebrae?
Scalpula
The posterior section of the body behind the thorax in insects crustaceans and other arthropoda?
Abdomen
What muscle separates the chest from the abdomen and forms the floor of the thorax?
The muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and forms the floor of the thorax is called the diaphragm.
What increases the volume of the thorax?
intercostal muscle
What is the deep muscle of the thorax that promote the inspiratory phase of breathing?
The deep muscle of the thorax that promote the inspiratory phase of breathing is the external intercostal. It is a muscle that originates from the lower border of a rib.
What muscle separates the thorax and abdomen and aids in breathing?
The muscle that separates the thorax and abdomen and aids in breathing is called the diaphragm. It is a dome-shaped muscle that contracts and relaxes to regulate the volume of the thoracic cavity, allowing for inhalation and exhalation.
Function of the pleura?
This serosa covers the thorax cavity, the heart, and the lungs. It gives the lungs a libricant, allowing them to move easily over the thorax wall.
