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Thoracic (chest) cavity is confined by the rib cage. Within there is the right and left pleural cavities (lungs) and the mediastium or pericardial cavity (heart). If something destroys the confinement of this area (blunt or sharp forced trauma) the result may be a pneumothorax or collapsed lung(s).
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What is the medical term meaning region of lymph tissue in the chest cavity?
The hilum is the region of lymph tissue in the chest cavity.
Is there a difference between the chest cavity and the thoracic cavity?
The chest cavity is a general term referring to the area within the chest, while the thoracic cavity specifically refers to the space within the rib cage that contains the lungs and heart. The thoracic cavity is a subset of the overall chest cavity.
What is the medical term meaning Cavity in the chest surrounded by the ribs?
The cavity that you are referring to is know as the thoracic cavity.The ventral body cavity contains the organs in the chest and abdomen.Thoracic cavity
What does the term Blood in The Chest means?
The medical term for the condition of blood in the chest cavity is hemothorax. This condition may result from trauma.
What cavity are the lung and heart in?
Chest cavity
Does hemothorax mean blood in the chest?
Hemothorax is a medical term meaning blood in the chest cavity.
What word reflects the relationship between the heart and the chest cavity?
The heart is within the chest cavity. It is located medially in the chest cavity.
What is another name for empyema thoracis?
Empyema in the pleural cavity or empyema of the chest
What is the medical term meaning region between the lungs in the chest cavity?
The medical term for the region between the lungs in the chest cavity is "mediastinum." This area contains the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, trachea, and other vital structures. Any abnormalities or diseases affecting the mediastinum can have significant health implications.
What is the function of the chest cavity?
The function of the chest cavity is to support some internal organs. The lungs and the heart are located in the chest cavity which protects and supports them.
What does the rib muscles and diaphragm contract do to the chest cavity?
The space in your chest cavity increases.
What are you doing if the chest cavity increases?
The chest cavity increases in size during inhalation
