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Diaphragm
Central
tendon
Thoracic cavity
Mediastinum, Pleura, Trachea, Bronchi
Pleura
Membranes
surrounding the
lungs
Pleura
Serous
membrane that
folds
back onto itself to form a two-layered membranous pleural cavity filled with fluid
Prevents separation
of the two
pleural
layers
Lubricates
the surface so the lungs can move easily within the
thoracic
cavity
Pleural layers
Outer
pleura
(
parietal pleura
)
Inner
pleura
(
visceral pleura
)
Parietal pleura
Attached to the chest wall, highly sensitive to pain
Visceral pleura
Covers the lungs, not sensitive to pain
Mediastinum
Division of the thoracic cavity containing the heart, thymus gland, portions of the esophagus and trachea, and other structures
Mediastinum
Extends from the thoracic inlet superiorly to the diaphragm inferiorly, the sternum anteriorly, and the bodies of thoracic vertebrae posteriorly
Thoracic inlet
1st thoracic vertebra
1 paired ribs & cartilage
Superior border of manubrium
Tuka's art style is characterized by
vibrant
colors and
intricate
geometric patterns.