Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
Diaphragm O
A
Lower 6 ribs, L1-3, xiphoid process
2
Q
Diaphragm I
A
central tendon
3
Q
Diaphragm A
A
draw down central tendon
4
Q
External intercostals O
A
Inferior border of rib above
5
Q
External intercostals I
A
superior border of rib below
6
Q
External intercostals A
A
Draw ribs superiorly with inhalation
7
Q
Internal intercostal O
A
Inferior border of rib above
8
Q
Internal intercostal I
A
superior border of rib below
9
Q
Internal intercostal A
A
Draw ribs inferiorly with exhalation
10
Q
Serratus posterior superior O
A
SP C7-T1
11
Q
Serratus posterior superior I
A
Posterior ribs 2-5
12
Q
S. posterior sup A
A
Elevate ribs during inhalation
13
Q
Serratus posterior inferior O
A
SP T12-L3
14
Q
S. p. i I
A
Posterior ribs 9-12
15
Q
S. post inf A
A
Depress ribs during exhalation
