NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

CRANIAL CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The body cavity located in the chest and protected by the ribs is the ____ cavity.
A
dorsal
B
ventral
C
thoracic
D
abdominal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your thoracic cavity (chest cavity) is a space inside your thorax (chest) that contains your heart, lungs and other organs and tissues. It’s the second biggest hollow space in your body, with only your abdominal cavity being larger.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thoracic cavity (or chest cavity) is the chamber of the human body that is protected by the thoracic wall (rib cage and associated skin, muscle, and fascia), limited by the costa and the diaphragm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thoracic cavity is found deep to the thoracic wall, superior to the diaphragm, and inferior to the root of the neck (thoracic aperture).

Detailed explanation-4: -The two lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system. They sit to the left and right of the heart, within a space called the thoracic cavity. The cavity is protected by the rib cage.

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