Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
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Chapter 22, Problem 4CRCAQ
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The medical consequences of a knife stab in left thorax.

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The pair of lungs are associated with the task of gaseous exchange in the body. The lungs are present within the rib cage for their prevention from any external damage. Several membranes and cavities also protect the delicate structures of the lungs. These cavities are also involved in other functions.

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