This action decreases pressure and increases the space in the thoracic cavity, allowing your lungs to expand as you inhale. When the diaphragm relaxes, your chest cavity becomes smaller and your lungs ...
Pilates swimming is a beneficial exercise for promoting balanced muscle development around the sternum and heart. Lying face down with arms extended overhead, alternately lift your right arm and left ...
The intrapleural space contains roughly 4 to 5 cubic centimeters (ccs) of pleural fluid. The pleura fluid has a slightly sticky quality that helps draw the lungs outward during inhalation rather than ...
Median sternotomy: A surgical procedure that involves making an incision along the midline of the sternum to access the thoracic cavity. This Nature Research Intelligence Topic summary is one of ...
Discover the new DLX Optimus Prime figure based on Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy. Optimus Prime stands 10” tall with 50 points of articulation and LED eyes and chest features. Includes Ion ...