Based on insertion along the mid-axillary line, at which level should the doctor insert the chest tube to avoid damaging the diaphragm and intra-abdominal organs? Use this image showing the relations of the pleural cavity to help you decide.

Source: Rohen, J. W., Yokochi, Chihiro, & Lütjen-Drecoll, Elke. (2011). Color atlas of anatomy : a photographic study of the human body (7th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ; Schattauer.

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Based on insertion along the mid-axillary line, at which level should the doctor insert the chest tube to avoid damaging the diaphragm and intra-abdominal organs? Use this image showing the relations of the pleural cavity to help you decide. 
  
 Source: Rohen, J. W., Yokochi, Chihiro, & Lütjen-Drecoll, Elke. (2011). Color atlas of anatomy : a photographic study of the human body (7th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ; Schattauer.

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5th intercostal space and above

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10th intercostal space and above

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8th intercostal space and above

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2nd intercostal space and above

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