This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The central portion of the thoracic cavity, between the lungs, is a space called the: A) ... (Read 52 times)

jayhills49

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
on: Jun 26, 2018
The central portion of the thoracic cavity, between the lungs, is a space called the:
 
  A) mediastinum.
  B) septum.
  C) diaphragm.
  D) bronchi.

Question 2

A ________ fracture usually occurs in children.
 
  A) transverse
  B) spiral
  C) Colles
  D) greenstick


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Missbam101

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The septum is a dividing wall, such as the nasal septum.
C) The diaphragm is a muscle that lies transversely between the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
D) The bronchi are the two main branches of the trachea, which provide the passageway for air to the lungs.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) A transverse fracture breaks the shaft of a bone along its longitudinal axis.
B) A spiral fracture winds around a long bone.
C) A Colles fracture occurs at the distal end of the radius.
D) Correct.


jayhills49

  • Member
  • Posts: 559
Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

kusterl

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Arthroscopic surgery. In this illustration, the knee joint is undergoing surgery with a specialized Arthroscopic surgery. In this illustration, the knee joint is undergoing surgery with a specialized
Human cavity Human cavity
Human Memorabilia in Space Human Memorabilia in Space
Lungs Lungs
Video: Transmission Across a Synapse

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library