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The lungs are located in the THORAX, within the rib cage, which is designed to protect the soft and fragile lungs from injury. There is a left and a right lung, and each lung has several compartments, or lobes.
When a person has broken a rib, it actually is possible for that broken edge of the rib to puncture the lung on the side of the break, which is why it is customary to get an x-ray of the area after an injury. Fortunately, such complications occur infrequently and most broken or "cracked" ribs will heal after several weeks without requiring any treatment or intervention, although in the meantime there is associated discomfort when attempting to lay on that side or sometimes when taking a deep breath.
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How many cavities are present in the body?
There are four main cavities in the human body: cranial cavity (contains the brain), thoracic cavity (contains the heart and lungs), abdominal cavity (contains the digestive organs), and pelvic cavity (contains the reproductive organs).
The body has how many major cavities?
The body has four major cavities: cranial cavity (contains the brain), thoracic cavity (contains the heart and lungs), abdominal cavity (contains the stomach and intestines), and pelvic cavity (contains the reproductive organs and bladder).
Which body cavity contains the heart?
The heart is located in the thoracic cavity, specifically in the mediastinum, situated between the lungs.
What cavity contains the lungs and what structure divides it from the abdominal cavity?
The lungs and heart are found in the thoracic cavity and that cavity is superior to the diaphragm.
Which body cavity is bounded by the ribs?
The body cavity bounded by the ribs is the thoracic cavity. It contains the heart, lungs, and other structures involved in breathing and circulation.
What are the differences between ventral and dorsal body cavities in humans?
The ventral body cavity is located in the front of the body and contains organs like the heart and lungs, while the dorsal body cavity is located in the back and contains the brain and spinal cord.
What body cavity are the lungs located in?
The lungs are located in the thoracic body cavity which is a division of the ventral cavity.Thoracic
What body cavity are the Bronchioles in?
Bronchioles are located in the thoracic cavity, which is the part of the body that contains the lungs and heart. They are part of the respiratory system that helps facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
What is the vital cavity?
The vital cavity refers to the main body cavity where most vital organs are housed, such as the heart, lungs, and digestive organs. It is also known as the thoracic and abdominal cavities. These cavities protect and support organ function within the body.
Which body cavity houses the heart lung and aorta?
The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs. The large artery (aorta) that comes off the heart is there as well.
What are the three main body cavities?
The pericardial cavity (surrounding the heart), the thoracic cavity (surrounding the lungs and the pericardium, including the heart), and the peritoneal cavity (surrounding the visceral and internal reproductive organs).
Body cavities containing internal organs?
The main body cavities containing internal organs are the thoracic cavity (contains heart and lungs), abdominal cavity (contains digestive organs), and pelvic cavity (contains reproductive organs). These cavities protect and support the organs, and are lined by membranes called serous membranes.
