Chest Anatomy Many vital organs are crowded into this area. Trauma to this area is often life-threatening.
{"Image DocumentName": "Chest AnatomyMany vital organs are crowded into this area. Trauma to this area is often life-threatening.", "Image ImageDescription": "Bony cavity formed by 12 pairs of ribs, which join posteriorly with thoracic spine and anteriorly with sternum. Intercostal neurovascular bundle runs along inferior surface of each rib. Inner side of cavity and lung itself are lined with thin layer of tissue, pleura. The space between pleural layers is normally only a potential space. One lung occupies each thoracic cavity. Between two cavities is mediastinum, which contains heart, aorta, superior and inferior vena cava, trachea, major bronchi, and esophagus. (High potential for life-threatening injury because of vital cardiovascular and tracheobronchial structures within this area.) Spinal cord is protected by vertebral column. Diaphragm separates thoracic organs from abdominal cavity. Upper abdominal organs, including spleen, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and stomach, are protected by lower rib cage. Thoracic Trauma", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}