exam 2 Flashcards
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why is the T4 dermatome important?
in line with the nipple
why is the T10 dermatome important
in line with umbilicus
contents of intercostal spaces
external fascia, external intercostal m, internal intercostal m, neurovasculat layer, innermost intercostal m, endothoracic fascia, intercostal n + a + v, collateral n + a + v
posterior border of superior thoracic aperature
T1 vertebral body
lateral border of superior thoracic aperature
first ribs + their cartilage
anterior border of superior thoracic aperature
superior border of manubrium
posterior border of inferior thoracic aperature
T12 vertebral body
posteriolateral border of inferior thoracic aperature
11th + 12th pairs of ribs
anterolateral border of inferior thoracic aperature
joined costal cartilages of ribs 7-10
anterior border of inferior thoracic aperature
xiphisternal joint
structures associated with T2 bony landmarks
jugular notch
structures associated with T3-T4 bony landmarks
manubrium
structures associated with T4-T5 bony landmarks
sternal angle + 2nd rib attachment
structures associated with T5-T9 bony landmarks
body of sternum
structures associated with T9 bony landmarks
xiphisternal joint
movement of ribs 2-6
elevates + depresses the sternal ends of ribs (pump handle movement)
movement of ribs 7-10
elevates + depresses lateral most aspects of ribs (bucket handle movement)
what causes the contraction of the diaphragm + increases the height of thoracic cavity
inspiration
what causes the relaxation of the diaphragm decreasing vertical height
expiration
pectoral fascia
surround most of pectoralis major
clavipectoral fascia
suspended from the clavicle, envelops the pectoralis minor muscle. deep to pectoral fascia
endothoracic fascia
lines internal surface of thoracic cage + attaches coastal parietal pleura to thoracic wall
serratus posterior superior m action
forced inspiration, elevates ribs 1-4, proprioception
serratus posterior inferior m action
forced expiration, depresses inferior ribs, proprioception