Thorax Flashcards
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MCPHS91BS
What is the rower’s muscle?
Serratus Anterior
What are the attachments of the Serratus Anterior and what function does it have?
Ribs and scapula. When contracts protracts scapula to reach forward. Rowers muscle.
Where did the embryo come together and fuse?
Linea alba
Linea Alba is where what came together and fused?
Embryo
Which dermatome is at the level of the umbilicus?
T10
Do veins, arteries, or nerves cross the midline?
Nope
Describe the midsternal line
Vertical line down middle of body through midsternum
Describe the midclavicular line (MCL)
Vertical line through body going down through middle of clavicle
Which rib attaches to the sternal angle?
Rib #2
Describe the three parts of the sternum
Manubrium, body, xiphoid process
Describe the subcostal plane
Horizontal line going under the combined cartilages of the bottom of the ribs
Where is the Xiphoid Process? Where is the sternal angle?
XP=Bottom of sternum, under the body. Angle is where the manubrium and body meet.
What goes in and out of the Superior Thoracic Aperture? What is it also called?
Trachea and esophagus go in, subclavian and carotid arteries go out. Some call thoracic outlet as. Aka thoracic inlet. Just go with aperture.
What are the “six pack” muscles?
Rectus abdominus
Describe the Costal Margin
Where lower ribs join costal cartilages to become costal margin
How many True Ribs, how many False Ribs, and how many Floating Ribs?
7 true, 3 false, 2 floating. 12 ribs total.
How many True Ribs and describe them
Have attachment on vertebra and attachment on costal cartilage and then sternum. 7 true ribs.
How many False Ribs and describe them
3 False Ribs. Don’t attach directly to sternum but instead to rib 7.
How many floating ribs and describe them?
Two floating ribs. Come from vertebra but don’t attach anteriorally.
Where is the Costotransverse Joint and describe it. Is it synovial?
Posterior thorax. Articulates with transverse process of vertebra. Synovial joint.
Where is the most curvature of the rib?
Costal angle has most curvature of rib. On back side of body. rest of rib is mostly flat.
Is the costal-sternal articulation of the ribs synovial or not?
Yes it is synovial
What does the head of the rib articulate with? Synovial?
Articulates with vetebral body above and below. Synovial.