Thorax Flashcards
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A. Left mainstream bronchus
B. Left pulmonary vein
C. Left atrium
D. Pulmonary trunk
E. Right ventricle
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Thorax is located at what level?
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C7-T11
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A. Ascending aorta
b. Pulmonary trunk
c. Left atrium
d. Descending aorta
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What does the manubrium articulate with?
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1st and 2nd ribs and clavicles
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A. Left common carotid artery
b. Left subclavian artery
c. Right subclavian artery
d. Right common carotid artery
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A. Brachiocephalic artery
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What does the body of the sternum consist of?
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Indentations on sides to articulate with cartilage of 3rd-7th ribs
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What is the manubrium?
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Triangular shaped,most superior part of sternum
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What is the xiphoid process? What is it a site for?
Inferior portion of sternum, site for muscle attachment
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A. Esophagus
b. Left mainstream bronchus
c. Left pulmonary artery
d. Left apical segmental bronchus
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What is the sternum?
Anterior boundary of thorax
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What is the thorax composed of?
Thoracic vertebrae,sternum,ribs and costal cartilages
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A. Superior vena cava
b. Azygos vein
c. Hemiazygos vein
d. Pulmonary trunk
e. Descending aorta
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What is a sternoclavicular joint?
Joint used as a landmark in simulation,
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