NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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The thoracic cavity contains ____
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heart and lungs
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the large and small intestines
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bladder and kidneys
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reproductive organs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your thoracic cavity is a space in your chest that contains organs, blood vessels, nerves and other important body structures. It’s divided into three main parts: right pleural cavity, left pleural cavity and mediastinum. The five organs in your thoracic cavity are your heart, lungs, esophagus, trachea and thymus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The central compartment of the thoracic cavity is the mediastinum. There are two openings of the thoracic cavity, a superior thoracic aperture known as the thoracic inlet and a lower inferior thoracic aperture known as the thoracic outlet.
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