Lab test for Thorax, Abdomen, & Pelvis Flashcards
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acromion
off of spine, articulates with clavicle, prominence of shoulder, proximal point at which clinicians measure the length of the upper limb
anterior, posterior intercostal a.
part of the intercostal VAN that anastomose from internal thoracic and descending aorta, respectively. The IMAs/ITAs give off anterior intercostal arteries to each space. The posterior intercostal arteries arise from the descending aorta. Lower rib and intercostal arteries blood supply lateral
auscultation points of heart
aortic R parasternal ICS [intercostal space] 2, pulmonic L parasternal 2-5 (2-3 L intercostal); tricuspid lower R (L possible too) sternal border near origin of xiphoid process; mitral around cardiac apex ICS 5, 8-10 cm L of midsternal line. These listening points are placed wide apart, and blood carries the sound in the direction of the flow (aortic and mitral are deep, so listen to where blood nearer chest wall): Aortic valve (A): 2nd intercostal space to right of sternal border, Pulmonary valve (P): 2nd intercostal space to left of sternal border, Tricuspid valve (T): near left sternal border in 5th or 6th intercostal space, Mitral valve (M): apex of heart in 5th intercostal space in midclavicular line
breast, nipple, areola (
areola, pigmented region around nipple. (mammary gland) develops as a branching ingrowth of (approximately twenty) lactiferous ducts and gland lobules into the subcutaneous tissue. Note that there is a bit of a bursa/retromammary space between breast and pectoralis major muscle, but otherwise, the breast is not encapsulated. The mammary gland (breast) will develop as an ectodermal thickening in a mammillary ridge/milk line. This helps to explain polythelia. Developmental milk ridge in mammals- primates have two other mammals have more and may have something else on midclavicular line as third nipple. Breasts are the most prominent surface features of the anterior thoracic wall, especially in women. Their flattened su- perior surfaces show no sharp demarcation from the anterior surface of the thoracic wall; however, laterally and inferiorly, their borders are well defined. The anterior me- dian intermammary cleft is the cleavage between the breasts. The nipple in the midclavicular line is surrounded by a slightly raised and circular pigmented areaÑthe areola. The color of the areolas varies with the womanÕs complexion; they darken during pregnancy and retain this color thereafter. The nipple in men lies anterior to the 4th intercostal space, about 10 cm from the anterior median line. The position of the nipple in women is inconstant and so is not reliable as a surface landmark.
cephalic v.
same one as ant. lat. surface of armˆ axillary v.
clavicle with clavipectoral (deltopectoral) triangle
first bone to ossify; most commonly broken; lung apex projects 2-4 cm above. The triangle is where pectoralis, deltoid, and clavicle define where the cephalic vein penetrates. lie subcutaneously, forming bony ridges at the junction of the thorax and neck. They can be palpated easily throughout their length, especially where their medial ends articulate with the manubrium.
coracoid process (scapula)
superior to glenoid cavity, ant. lat. (associated with pect. minor)
costal cartilage
cartilage between rib and sternum, can be inflamed with costochondritis (inflammation of costal cartilage) most commonly radiates to right shoulder or ulnar aspect of right hand.
costal groove
show separate rib piece, VAN (sup. to inf.) nerve not totally covered by rib where. neurovascular bundle is hanging out of the intercostal vein, artery, nerve will run through that space. Pain, broken rib, or shingles, set up by costal groove in nerve artery pain pattern can infiltrate region close but not too close to impact nerve. Collateral branch on top of ribs. Nerves underneath costal groove larger than below. shingles is a classic condition demonstrating the dermatome. Herpes zoster virus invades and becomes latent in its home of sensory neuron cell bodies in the dorsal root ganglion, and upon reactivation, will skin involvement along that dermatome.
external intercostal m.
fibers in same direction as external oblique m. of abdomen; help to elevate ribs in inspiration. slanting in the same direction as the more-familiar external oblique muscles of the abdomen, will help to pull up the rib cage with forced inspiration,Ê
intercostal v., a., n.
ant. intercostals send branches through intercostal mm to supply pectoral region. Intercostal veins drain into the azygos vein. The nerves are ventral rami of T1-11 (T12 subcostal n). Note the schematic of the neurovascular bundle of vein, artery, nerve (VAN) traveling in the costal groove, with smaller collateral branches on the superior part of the rib. The intercostal nerves help to delineate the segmental nature of the thoracic dermatomes. Note that a dermatome represents the sensory fibers from one dorsal root (and so, one dorsal root ganglion). Superior intercostal veins go anteriorly. Posterior intercostal veins hit the Azygous (unpaired vein) into superior vena cava. internal thoracic veins will drain the anterior intercostal veins
internal intercostal m.
more like internal oblique mm., more expiratory in function. (the deep transverse muscle layer of the innermost intercostal muscles is mostly fascial in the rib region). with their slant in the same direct as the internal oblique muscles, will tend to pull down the ribs with forced expiration.
internal thoracic a., v.
supply breast, ITA (IMA; internal mammary artery) turns into superior epigastric a. past xiphoid process underneath rectus abdominus w/in rectus sheath. Breast tissue is supplied by internal thoracic, intercostal, and lateral thoracic arteries, with paralleling veins, although most of the venous drainage is to the axillary vein. breast material have lateral thoracic supply, branches of superior intercostal. Most of the blood supply medial supply internal thoracic or mammary arteries, several vascular avenues to the breast. Auxiliary palpation driven by tail of Spence because of overall involvement of vessels of auxiliary arteries supply breast along with the lymph nodes draining along that direction. Looking for concern of micrometastasies because of extensive vascular and lymphatic supply to the breast.
jugular notch (suprasternal notch, sternal notch)
easily found landmark in the superior manubrium
lactiferous duct (
drainage for each lobule (about 14-20) of breast. lobules of mammary glands- smaller than in someone who is lactating. Female breast as gland, adipose, suspensory tissue, ductwor and glands.Ê
pectoralis major m.
medially rotate, adduct, flex humerus (more details with upper extremity)
pectoralis minor m.
O anterior of ribs 3-5, I coracoid process, N medial pectoral n, A protracts and depresses glenoid end of scapula
retromammary space (bursa)
potential space between breast and pectoralis muscles, such that breast tissues is not formally encapsulated. Breast embedded in skin might be a bit of a bursa (thin synovial sac should be fairly large but is flattened) between it and pectoralis
rib, head, neck
3 contact points, T5, T4, transverse T5; all synovial joints, articular cartilage, etc. Note the articular facets on the head for articulation with the vertebral body. bony thorax or rib cage protects the heart, lungs, and great vessels of the thoracic cavity. Articular components of the ribs and the sternum allow for expansion/contraction of the thoracic wall in respiration
serratus anterior m.
protracts scapula and holds it against thoracic wall; winging with limb abduction when paralyzed
sternal angle
bifurcation of trachea at this level; 2nd rib joins in here. In addition, the sternal angle will help to highlight the start of the aortic arch and the location of the mainstem bronchi. aortic arch, mainstream bronchi
sternoclavicular joint
strongly supported articulation between upper extremity and axial skeleton, assists in shoulder movement
sternum, manubrium, body, xiphoid process
Rib 1 travels deep to the clavicle at the manubrium. Rib 2 junction at the sternal angle. Body a possible marrow source for biopsy; xiphoid process a target to place your hand superior to for CPR. also lies subcutaneously in the anterior median line and is palpable throughout its length. The manubrium of the sternum ¥ Lies at the level of the bodies of T3 and T4 vertebrae ¥ Is anterior to the arch of the aorta, ¥ Has a jugular notch that can be palpated between the promi-nent sternal ends of the clavicles, ¥ Has a sternal angle where it articulates with the sternal body at the level of the T4ÐT5 intervertebral (IV) disc. The sternal angle is a palpable landmark that lies at the level of the second pair of costal cartilages. The main bronchi pass inferolaterally from the bifurcation of the trachea at the level of the sternal angle. The sternal angle also demarcates the division between the superior and inferior mediastina and the beginning of the arch of the aorta. The superior vena cava passes inferiorly deep to the manubrium, projecting as much as a fingerbreadth to the right of this bone. The body of the sternum lies anterior to the right bor- der of the heart and vertebrae T5ÐT9. The xiphoid process lies in a slight depression (the epigastric fossa) where the converging costal margins form the infrasternal angle. The costal margins, formed by the medial borders of the 7thÐ 10th costal cartilages, are easily palpable where they extend inferolaterally from the xiphisternal joint. This articulation, often seen as a ridge, is at the level of the inferior border of the T9 vertebra.
suspensory (Cooper) ligaments of breast (
reach from deep fascia to dermis, defining the lobes (and shaping the breast). enlarged versions of skin ligaments.Ê