FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Mediastinum
纵隔
The central region of the thorax between the lungs, containing the heart and other structures.
Study this concept in context
09 · The Body as a Whole: Where Organs Are and How They Connect
Understanding a body diagram means knowing where organs are, what lies beside them, and how substances and signals move between them. We establish a spatial map, then follow one breath to connect the structures into a working whole.
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