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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).
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 bones are located in the posterior thorax between the second and seventh vertebrae?
The ribs are the bones located in the posterior thorax between the second and seventh vertebrae. These ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae in the back and form the rib cage that helps protect vital organs in the chest cavity.
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.
How many segments make up the grasshopper body?
19 segments. The head is composed of six fused segments and is attached to the thorax. The thorax consists of three segments. The abdomen, posterior to the thorax, is made up of ten complete segments.
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.
What is the deep muscle of the thorax that promote the inspiratory phase of breathing?
The diaphragm is the primary muscle responsible for the inspiratory phase of breathing in the thorax. It contracts and moves downward, increasing the volume of the thoracic cavity and allowing air to enter the lungs. This action helps in the intake of oxygen during inhalation.
