Lecture 11- Thoracic Wall

Question 1

what is so important about the superior thoracic aperature?

Answer 1

it is the only connection/opening to the crest cavity from the neck

Question 2

what three structures does the manubrium articulate with?

Answer 2

rib 1 and 2
body of sternum

Question 3

what spinal level is the manubrium at?

Answer 3

T3-4

Question 4

what spinal level is the body of the sternum

Answer 4

T5-T9

Question 5

what spinal level is the sternal angle

Answer 5

T4

Question 6

what spinal level is the xiphoid process

Answer 6

T10

Question 7

what artery is used for open heart surgery

Answer 7

internal thoracic artery

Question 8

where do the intercostal nerves originate

Answer 8

posterior rami

Question 9

where do lymph vessels of thoracic wall drain into

Answer 9

internal thoracic arteries
head and neck of ribs
diaphragm

Question 10

pectus excavatum

Answer 10

congenital deformity in anterior thoracic wall