1 Basic Anatomy

Question 1

Region of the body between the neck and the abdomen

Answer 1

Thorax

Question 2

Flattened in front but rounded at the sides

Answer 2

Thorax

Question 3

Framework of the walls of thorax;

Is formed by vertebral column behind, the ribs and intercostal spaces on either side, and the sternum and costal cartilages in front

Answer 3

Thoracic cage

Question 4

The thorax communicates with this superiorly

Answer 4

Neck

Question 5

The thorax is separated from the abdomen by this inferiorly

Answer 5

Diaphragm

Question 6

Protects the lungs and heart and affords attachment for the muscles of the thorax, upper extremity, abdomen and back

Answer 6

Thoracic cage

Question 7

Median partition

Answer 7

Mediastinum

Question 8

This is a thin membrane that covers the lung

Answer 8

Visceral pleura

Question 9

Two membranous sacs;

One on each side of the thorax, between the lungs and the thoracic wall

Answer 9

Pleural cavities

Question 10

separates the pleural cavity from the mediastinum.

Answer 10

Parietal pleura