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5 days ago · The Human Lungs. Explore the anatomy and vital role of the lungs with Innerbody's interactive 3D model. The human lungs are a pair of large, spongy organs optimized for gas exchange between our blood and the air. Our bodies require oxygen in order to survive.
2 days ago · Thoracic is a medical word for things pertaining to the thorax area of your body: your chest. You’re likely to see the word thoracic in biology class. The thorax is your chest: the area between your neck and abdomen.
5 days ago · The twelfth thoracic vertebra (or the T12 vertebra) is the largest and most inferior of the thoracic vertebrae. T12 bears the most weight of any thoracic vertebra, making it the strongest thoracic vertebra, but also the most susceptible to stress-related injuries.
4 days ago · Kyphosis (plural: kyphoses), much less commonly kyphus, is a term used to describe the sagittal curvature of the thoracic spine. Hyperkyphosis is when the kyphosis angle is above the normal range 5,7.
1 day ago · What is Thoracic Pain? The thoracic spine is the longest region of the spine, consisting of 12 vertebrae (T1-T12). Thoracic pain refers to discomfort or pain in this mid-back region. This type of pain can be sharp or dull, localised or radiating, and can significantly impact daily activities.
5 days ago · The bones of the chest and upper back combine to form the strong, protective rib cage around the vital thoracic organs such as the heart and lungs. The rib cage also anchors the bones of the head, neck, shoulders, and arms to the trunk of the body.
5 days ago · Because approximately one-third of the population will experience cervical pain during their lives, a systematic examination that leads to specific treatment options is required for proper patient care. 1 Serving as the posterior attachment site for the ribs, the thoracic spine provides exceptional protection of the spinal cord, but ...
