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The diaphragma isn't attached to the heart. It separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
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The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity (heart, lungs & ribs) from the abdominal cavity and performs an important function in respiration: as the diaphragm contracts, the volume of the thoracic cavity increases and air is drawn into the lungs.
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Does the spinal card attaches the brain and the heart?
It attaches directly to the brain but not the heart
Why is the heart anchored to the diaphragm and what is the function of this anchoring?
The heart is anchored to the diaphragm in order to keep it in place. The diaphragm also reduces friction to the outer membranes of the heart.
What does the diaphragm separate the heart and lungs from?
It separates the heart and lungs from the abdominal cavity.
What is bibasal pneumonia heart diaphragm and bony thorax unremarkable?
Bibasal pneumonia means there is pneumonia in the lower lobes of both lungs. The heart and diaphragm and the boney thorax show no signs of problems.
What is the orientation of the heart?
intrathoracic, in mediastinum, anterior to esophagus and posterior to the diaphragm
Does the spinal card attaches the brain and the heart?
It attaches directly to the brain but not the heart
Why is the heart anchored to the diaphragm and what is the function of this anchoring?
The heart is anchored to the diaphragm in order to keep it in place. The diaphragm also reduces friction to the outer membranes of the heart.
Which structure attaches to the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm?
Falciform ligament
What is the heart above?
it is located above the diaphragm
The heart is located above what?
it is located above the diaphragm
Does the heart lay inferior or superior to the diaphragm?
The heart lies superior to the diaphragm, between the two lungs.
What is The heart is located anterior to?
diaphragm
The heart is located anterior to the what?
diaphragm
Where is the heart located anterior to?
diaphragm
What is a wall of tissue that separates the ventricles of the heart heart?
the diaphragm
What system does the diaphragm belong in the fetal pig?
The diaphragm in a fetal pig attaches to the abdominal and thoracic cavity. It is used to help the pig breath.
What is the cartilage that attaches the ribs called?
the name of the muscle that is attached to your ribs is called a Diaphragm,it helps your lungs to breathe.
