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thorax = the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm, partially encased by the ribs and containing the heart and lungs; the chest.
diaphragm = a body partition of muscle and connective tissue separating the chest and the abdominal cavities.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agothe lungs is where gas exchange take place,
the thorax is where the lungs are located
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What is the muscular border between the thorax and abdomen called?
The diaphragm. The diaphragm.
Where is a sheep's diaphragm located?
Between the thorax and abdomen
Part between thorax and abdomen?
In a beetle the part of the body between the head and abdomen is called the thorax. The thorax contains important body structures.
Difference between thorax and abdomen?
The difference between the thorax and the abdomen is the position they lie in. The thorax lies between the head and the abdomen while the abdomen lies between the thorax and the pelvic area.
Which muscle is the prime mover for inhalation?
Diaphragm is the the prime mover for the inhalation. It is a dome shaped partition between the thorax and the abdomen. It gets some what flat as it contracts. The volume of the thorax increases. There by the air is pulled in the thorax.
Where would you find your diaphragm?
The tHorax
What is located below the heart?
Your diaphragm is located below the heart. This is the partition, between the thorax and abdomen.
What is the difference between a ladybug thorax and a ladybug abdomen?
The head is connected to the thorax and the thorax connects to the abdomen.
What are body planes separate the thorax from the abdomen?
In humans and other mammals the thorax and abdomen are separated by a sheet of muscle called the diaphragm. In insects like wasps and bees where there is a narrow region between the thorax and the abdomen this is called the petiole.
What is the muscle that controls the breathing process?
The intercostal muscles between the ribs control the movement of the thorax and rib cage. The diaphragm, which separates the thorax from the abdomen controls the volume of the thorax. As the intercostal muscles contract the rib cage is drawn upwards and out, the diaphragm flattens so the volume inside the thorax increases therefore, air is drawn in.
Deep muscle of the thorax that promote the inspiratory phase of breathing?
The deep thorax muscles are the deep muscles of the thorax that promotes the inspiratory phase of breathing. When breathing the diaphragm contracts, producing a negative pressure, which forces are into the lungs.
What body cavities are located inferior to the diaphragm?
Abdominopelvic cavity lies below the diaphragm and can be subdivided into the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity.
