Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Flashcards: Anatomical Structures

Study Anatomical Structures in Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the primary anatomical structure that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?

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ANSWER

Diaphragm. It acts as a muscular partition that facilitates breathing by contracting and relaxing to change thoracic volume.

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