Chapter A.3, Problem 2AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Contents of the mediastinum and its relationship to the thoracic cavity as a whole.

Introduction:

The study of organ structure is referred to as anatomy. This study is useful for identifying the functions of the organs. The anatomical position refers to the identification of organs in the appropriate place of the human body. The anatomy deals with the structure of organs, and its position deals with the appropriate place of the particular organs. Hence, it is known by the universal standard by means of correct identification names to the position.  Anatomical position is important to study the structural organization of any organisms.