Free online courseThorax Anatomy: organs, arteries, veins and nerves

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 28 minutes

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Explore thorax anatomy with this free course by Kenhub. Delve into organs, arteries, veins, nerves, and more to deepen your understanding of human anatomy.

Course Description

Explore the intricate structure of the thorax with the comprehensive course "Thorax Anatomy: Organs, Arteries, Veins, and Nerves." Spanning over two hours and twenty-eight minutes, this educational experience dives deep into the anatomical wonders of the thoracic region, providing an invaluable resource for those in the health and anatomy fields.

The course shines a spotlight on various vital components of the thorax, beginning with the lungs. You will learn about the definition, location, and the intricate tissues and cells that make up these essential organs. The course also delves into the heart's anatomy, discussing the right and left ventricles, their functions, and their crucial roles within the cardiovascular system.

One particularly fascinating segment outlines the superior vena cava within the cardiovascular system, shedding light on its definition and anatomy. Additionally, the course touches on the abdominal surface of the diaphragm, providing insights into its anatomical preview.

Further segments address the female breast's lymphatic drainage, offering a preview of its complexities. The course then returns to the heart, explaining the left atrium's definition and function, followed by an overview of blood vessels within the female breast.

The anatomy of the lungs is thoroughly examined, featuring a discussion on the lungs' medial views, structure, and function, as well as an insightful analysis of the bronchioles and alveoli. This section offers a fascinating preview of how these small structures facilitate respiration.

The sternum, another crucial part of the thorax, is featured with detailed descriptions of its location, definition, and landmarks. Additionally, the course explores the organs of the respiratory system and the mediastinum's anatomy, emphasizing the lymphatic structures within this central thoracic compartment.

Course participants will also benefit from an overview of the heart in situ, supplemented by information on the lymph nodes and vessels of the mediastinum. The intricate muscles of the shoulder girdle are covered, providing critical information for understanding thoracic movement and stability.

The course goes on to explain the diaphragm's role and function as a crucial muscle in respiration. It also details the lymphatic system's components within the heart, giving a preview of its nodes and vessels. Lateral views of the lungs, the anterior view of the human heart, and the medial views of lung structures are examined to offer a holistic understanding of thoracic anatomy.

The nerves of the esophagus, the blood vessels of the parapharyngeal space, and the neurovasculature of the ventral trunk are showcased, painting a comprehensive picture of the thoracic nervous system. Moreover, the course discusses the trachea's and esophagus's histology, highlighting normal slides and diagrams to enhance learning.

To complete the thorough coverage, the course delves into the lymphatics of the posterior abdominal wall, the right atrium and ventricle, and the lungs in situ with surrounding structures. Additional segments cover the anatomy of the female breast, the structure of the veins of the thorax, and the location and structure of the trachea.

The final segments detail the anatomy of the heart's ventricles and atria, and the nerves of the thoracic wall. Supplementary short videos touch on topics such as myocarditis symptoms and the greater cardiac venous system, adding quick, focused insights into these critical areas.

This course, categorized under Health and more specifically Anatomy, is a robust resource tailored for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of thoracic anatomy. Whether a student, a medical professional, or an anatomy enthusiast, you'll find this course both instructive and engaging.

Conteúdo do Curso

  • Video class: Lungs: Definition, Location

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

  • Exercise: Which of the following correctly describes the difference between the right and left lungs?

  • Video class: Right Ventricle - Function, Definition and Anatomy - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h02m

  • Exercise: Which structure is responsible for collecting deoxygenated blood from the right atrium before it is pumped into the lungs?

  • Exercise: Which of the following statements about the right ventricle is correct?

  • Video class: Left Ventricle (Heart) - Function, Definition and Anatomy- Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h02m

  • Exercise: What is the main function of the left ventricle in the circulatory system?

  • Exercise: Which statement accurately describes the function of the left ventricle?

  • Video class: Superior Vena Cava Cardiovascular System | Human Anatomy - Kenhub

    0h02m

  • Exercise: Which structure does the superior vena cava (SVC) drain blood into?

  • Exercise: Which of the following structures is responsible for draining blood from the upper part of the body, including the upper limbs, eyes, and neck, into the right atrium of the heart?

  • Video class: Abdominal Surface of Diaphragm (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h02m

  • Exercise: What anatomical structure does the diaphragm primarily separate?

  • Video class: Female Breast Lymphatic Drainage (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h02m

  • Exercise: Which group of lymph nodes predominantly drains the lymph from the female breast?

  • Video class: Left Atrium - Definition, Function

    0h02m

  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the left atrium in the heart?

  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the left atrium in the heart?

  • Video class: Blood Vessels of the Female Breast (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h02m

  • Exercise: Which artery is a direct branch of the subclavian artery and is prominently associated with the vascularization of the female breast?

  • Video class: Lungs: tissues and cells (preview) - Human Anatomy and Histology | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: Which structure within the lung is responsible for minimizing friction between the lung and the chest wall?

  • Video class: Sternum: location, definition, landmarks (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What are the three parts of the sternum?

  • Video class: Organs of the respiratory system (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: Which of the following is the primary function of the nasal cavity within the respiratory system?

  • Video class: Mediastinum: Anatomy

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What anatomical structure forms the inferior boundary of the mediastinum?

  • Video class: Lymphatics of the lungs: lymph nodes and vessels (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

  • Video class: Overview of the Heart in Situ (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What structure must be removed to clearly view the chambers of the heart in its normal anatomical position?

  • Exercise: In an anatomical thorax view with the pericardium removed, which chamber of the heart is best seen from a posterior perspective?

  • Video class: Lymph nodes and vessels of the mediastinum (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: Which of the following statements about the mediastinum is correct?

  • Video class: Muscles of the shoulder girdle (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: Which nerve primarily innervates both the rhomboid major and rhomboid minor muscles of the shoulder girdle?

  • Video class: Diaphragm - Definition, Function, Muscle

    0h04m

  • Exercise: Which major opening in the diaphragm transmits the inferior vena cava and the terminal branches of the right phrenic nerve?

  • Video class: Lymphatics of the heart: lymph nodes and vessels (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: Which chamber of the heart first receives deoxygenated blood from the venous system?

  • Video class: Lateral Views of the Lungs (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What structure is directly attached to the lungs, covering their surface and dipping into the fissures between the lobes?

  • Video class: Anterior View of the Human Heart (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

    0h03m

  • Exercise: What is the main function of the pulmonary circulation in the cardiovascular system?

  • Exercise: Which circulation system is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?

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