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1
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This range of ribs are known as the true ribs, having their own costal cartilage/attachment to the sternum

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ribs 1-7

2
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This range of ribs are the falst ribs, do not have their own costal cartilage attachment

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ribs 8-12

3
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These are the floating ribs, they are not attached to the sternum

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ribs 11 and 12

4
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This part of the sternum has the clavicular notch for sternoclavicular joint

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manubrium

5
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This part of the sternum joins the manubrium at sternal angle (of Louis)

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body

6
Q

This is the lowest point of the sternum

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xiphoid process

7
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This joint is a secondary cartilaginous joint symphysis = slightly movable

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manubriosternal joint

8
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This is a primary cartilaginous joint synchrondriosis = immovable joint

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xiphosternal joint

9
Q

What can become of the manubriosternal and xiphosternal joint as we age

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they may fuse (ossify)

10
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This part of the ribs articulates with 2 vertebral bodies and 1 disc

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head

11
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This part of the ribs articulates with 1 transverse process

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tubercle

12
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This region of the ribs is the of the greatest curve (angle is found here)

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body

13
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This part of the ribs is formed by intercostal vein, artery, and nerve

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costal groove

14
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This is the region of muscle attachment between upper limb and anterior chest

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the pectoral region of the thoracic wall

15
Q

What muscles compose the pectoral region

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pectoralis major and minor

16
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This muscle is divided into clavicular and sternocostal heads

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pectoralis major

17
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This muscle is enveloped in clavipectoral fascia

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pectoralis minor

18
Q

What bones and muscles are found in the anterior thoracic wall

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ribs and sternum

pectoral, intercostal, and subcostal muscles

19
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What vessels/nerves are found in the anterior thoracic wall

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intercostal vessels and nerves

internal thoracic vessels

20
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What are the different intercostal muscles

A

external
internal
innermost

21
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These are located in the costal groove along the inferior rib superiorly

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intercostal vein, artery, and nerve (in that order from superior to inferior)

22
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These are located just superior to the superior part of a rib, or the inferior most part of an intercostal space

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collateral nerve, artery, and vein (in that order from superior to inferior)

23
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What vessles/nerve branches to give the collateral vessels/nerve

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intercostal

24
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The collateral and intercostal vessels re-join to form what

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anterior perforating branches of intercostal vessels

25
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Where do the anterior perforating branches branch at

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just medial to internal thoracic artery and vein (closer to sternum)

26
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This is the serous secreting membranes that reduce friction

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pleura

27
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This pleura covers the thoracic wall and is very sensitive to pain

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parietal pleura

28
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What nerves innervate the parietal pleura

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intercostal and phrenic nerves

29
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This pleura covers the lungs and is not sensitive to pain

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visceral pleura

30
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Where are both pleural layers continuous at

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at the root of the lung

31
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What are the four portions of the parietal pleura

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cervical
costal
diaphragmatic
mediastinal

32
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The pleural cavities are potential spaces of which can be filled with effusion (pathological fluid) and cause what damages

A

may compress lungs
difficulty breathing
pleural effusions are visible on chest radiographs

33
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This is accumulation of air in the pleural cavity causing the collapse of the lung due to its own elasticity

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pneumothorax

34
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This is accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity and may cause adhesions and infection

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hemothorax

35
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This is inflammation of the pleura and usually leads to the formation of pleural adhesions between the parietal and visceral pleura; also can cause pain

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pleurisy

36
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This is the aspiration of fluids in the lungs

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pleural tap; thoracentesis

37
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Where is the best location for a thoracentesis

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midaxillary line or slightly posterior

ICS of 6 or 7, in order not to pierce the diaphragm, liver/spleen, and to avoid the intercostals and collaterals.

38
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Which lung has three lobes

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right lung

upper, middle, and lower

39
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Which lung has two lobes

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left lung

upper and lower

40
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What major fissure is found on both lungs

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oblique

41
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What minor fissure is found on the right lung one, separating the upper and middle lobes

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horizontal

42
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Where is the bronchus in the hilum of the right lung

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it is always superior to pulmonary vessels

43
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Where are the pulmonary veins located in the hilum of both lungs

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most anterior/inferior

44
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Where is the pulmonary artery in the hilum of the left lung

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it is the most superior

45
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This connects the lung to the mediastinum and is covered in a sleeve of pleura

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root of the lungs

46
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What is located in the root of the lungs

A

bronchi and pulmonary vessels

47
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This is located inferior as the sleeve of pleura around the root of the lungs is mostly empty and collapsed, contains only a few lymph vessels

A

pulmonary ligament

48
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This nerve passes anteriorly to the roots and is closely applied to pericardial sac

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phrenic nerve

49
Q

These vessels run with the phrenic nerve and are branches of internal thoracic artery and brachiocephalic vein

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pericardiacophrenic vessels

50
Q

This nerve passes posterior to roots and is closely applied to the trachea, esophagus, and aorta

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vagus nerve

51
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What does the vagus nerve pass anteriorly to near the left lung

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anterior to arch of aorta

52
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This artery supplies nutrients to bronchi and lungs

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bronchia artery

53
Q

Where do the sympathetic nerves come from that innervate the lungs

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sympathetic trunk; T1-T5

54
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Where do the parasympathetic nerves come from that innervate the lugns

A

vagus

55
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The splits into the 2 primary bronchi

A

trachea

56
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The primary bronchi split into what

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2 (L) or 3 (R) secondary (lobar) bronchi

57
Q

The secondary bronchi spilt into what

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8 (L) or 10 (R) tertiary (segmental) bronchi

58
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This is the median space between the 2 pleural sacs extending from thoracic inlet to diaphragm and from sternum to 12th thoracic vertebrae

A

mediastinum

59
Q

What are the divisions of the mediastinum

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superior
anterior
middle
posterior

60
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This division of the mediastinum is above the sternal angle and T4-T5 IV disc

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superior

61
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This division of the mediastinum is between the sternum and pericardium (thymus found here)

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anterior

62
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This division of the mediastimun contains the pericardium and related structures

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middle

63
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This division of the mediastinum is between the pericardium and T5-T12 vertebrae

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posterior

64
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What structures does the middle mediastinum contain

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pericardium and heart
phrenic nerve applied to pericardium
pericardiacophrenic vessels
roots of great vessels to and from heart

65
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This is the tough fibrous sac line with serous membrane enclosing the heart and pierced by the roots of 8 vessels

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pericardium

66
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This portion of the pericardium is attached to the diaphragm interiorly

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fibrous portion

67
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This portion of the pericardium is divided into the parietal and visceral layers

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serous portion

68
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What are the 8 vessels that pierce the pericardium

A
SVC
IVC
aorta
pulmonary trunk
4 pulmonary vessels
69
Q

This lines the out fibrous pericardium

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parietal pericardium

70
Q

This covers the surface of the heart

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visceral pericardium (epicardium)

71
Q

The is the complete inner pericardial membrane (parietal and visceral layers)

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pericardial sac

72
Q

This is inside the pericardial sac and is a potential space between the serous and parietal layers containing only a small amount of serious fluid

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pericardial cavity

73
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This is the accumulation of fluid in pericardial cavity resulting in the compression of the heart, common with congestive heart failure

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pericardial effusion

74
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This is the accumulation of blood in the pericardial cavity associated with penetrating heart wounds or perforated heart muscles following MI

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hemopericardium

75
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Arterial bleeding into pericardial cavity leads to what

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cardiac tamponade; compression of the heart and roots of great vessels