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Chapter: 01-An Introduction to the Human Body

Subject: Anatomy and Physiology Book: Anatomy and Physiology I Block: 57 / 65 Hideable Terms: 13 hideable terms
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  • The main trunk cavities are the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
  • The thoracic cavity is also called the chest cavity.
  • It is formed by the ribs, sternum, chest muscles, and thoracic vertebrae.
  • The thoracic cavity contains the pericardial cavity around the heart.
  • It also contains two pleural cavities, each surrounding a lung.
  • The mediastinum is the central region between the lungs.
  • It extends from the sternum to the vertebral column.
  • It also extends from the first rib to the diaphragm.
  • The mediastinum contains organs except the lungs.
  • These organs include the heart, esophagus, trachea, thymus, and major blood vessels.
  • The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity.
  • The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle.

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