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Which nerve has branches that extend to the thoracic and abdominal viscera?
The vagus nerve, also known as cranial nerve X, is the nerve that innervates the thoracic and abdominal viscera. It plays a crucial role in regulating various organ functions, including digestion and heart rate.
What anatomical section contains all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs?
The mediastinum contains all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs. It is located in the central part of the thoracic cavity, between the two pleural cavities. Structures found in the mediastinum include the heart, thymus, esophagus, and major blood vessels.
What term mean organs inside the ventral body cavity?
The term for organs inside the ventral body cavity is visceral organs. These organs are located within the thoracic and abdominal cavities and include the heart, lungs, stomach, liver, and intestines.
What bones are the most protection to the abdominal viscera?
The rib cage provides the most protection to the abdominal viscera. The ribs wrap around the viscera, such as the liver and spleen, helping to shield them from external trauma. The sternum at the front of the rib cage also contributes to protecting the organs in the abdominal cavity.
What is the Function of the thorax?
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.
Where are the viscera located?
Viscera are the soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities. The intestines are also viscera.
Which nerve has branches that extend to the thoracic and abdominal viscera?
The vagus nerve, also known as cranial nerve X, is the nerve that innervates the thoracic and abdominal viscera. It plays a crucial role in regulating various organ functions, including digestion and heart rate.
What anatomical section contains all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs?
The mediastinum contains all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs. It is located in the central part of the thoracic cavity, between the two pleural cavities. Structures found in the mediastinum include the heart, thymus, esophagus, and major blood vessels.
What is the function of cage?
1. breathing 2. protect viscera in the thoracic+abdominal cavities 3. support pectoral girdle and upper limbs
What term mean organs inside the ventral body cavity?
The term for organs inside the ventral body cavity is visceral organs. These organs are located within the thoracic and abdominal cavities and include the heart, lungs, stomach, liver, and intestines.
General term for organs in the body cavities especially in the ventral cavity?
Viscera
What anatomical cavity or compartment contains all of the thoracic viscera except lungs?
The anatomical cavity that contains all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs is the mediastinum. The mediastinum is located between the lungs and extends from the sternum to the vertebral column, and from the thoracic inlet to the diaphragm. It houses vital structures such as the heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland.
What has the author HD Nelson written?
H.D Nelson has written: 'Topography of the body cavities and viscera of the dog'
The vagus nerve carries parasympathetic nerve stimulation to most of the thoracic and abdominal viscera and originates in the?
medulla oblongata
What nerve is a mixed cranial nerve that conducts sensory impulses from and motor impulses from and motor impulses to the thoracic and abdominal viscera?
vagus nerve
Is the organs of any cavity referred to as the viscera?
Yes, organs located within any body cavity are commonly referred to as viscera. Examples include organs within the thoracic (chest) cavity, abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity.
What bones are the most protection to the abdominal viscera?
The rib cage provides the most protection to the abdominal viscera. The ribs wrap around the viscera, such as the liver and spleen, helping to shield them from external trauma. The sternum at the front of the rib cage also contributes to protecting the organs in the abdominal cavity.
