Anatomy notes

Thorax anatomy

Anatomy notes for the thorax: labeled 3D atlas images, key facts, mnemonics and quizzes.

• Aorta

  Main systemic artery. Learn the aorta anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Diaphragm

  Primary muscle of respiration. Learn the diaphragm anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Heart

  The heart is a four-chambered pump in the mediastinum. Learn its chambers, valves, blood flow, coronary supply, mnemonic and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Lungs

  The lungs exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. Learn the lobes, fissures, pleura, airways, blood supply, mnemonic and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Pulmonary trunk

  Carries deoxygenated blood from right ventricle to lungs. Learn the pulmonary trunk anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Rib

  Protects thoracic organs and aids breathing. Learn the rib anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Sternum

  Flat breastbone, protects heart and lungs, rib attachment. Learn the sternum anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Superior vena cava

  Returns deoxygenated blood from upper body to right atrium. Learn the superior vena cava anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Trachea

  Conducts air to bronchi. Learn the trachea anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

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