Thorax&Abdomen Flashcards
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What does trunk consist of?
thorax and abdomen
Where is the thorax?
from base of neck to the diaphragm muscle
What is thorax function?
protect heart and lung
What are muscles that thorax attached to?
upper limb
back
respiration
Where is the abdomen?
from diaphragm muscle to pelvic inlet
What does abdomen contain?
major viscera of digestive system
What does hold viscera in place?
masculature
What part of abdomen doesn’t have bony structure?
lumbar vertebrae
What is the name for superior thorax?
superior thoracic aperture or thoracic inlet
What is the shape of superior thorax?
kidney-shaped opening
What is superior thorax formed of?
T1 vertebrae, 1st pair of ribs and superior margin manubrium
What does superior border of thorax include?
apex of lungs
common carotid artery
internal jugular vein
subclavian artery & vein
Esophagu & trachea
brachial plexus
what is the cause of thoracic inlet syndrome?
compressiion of thoracic inlet
What are the symptoms of thoracic inlet syndrome?
Reduced blood flow (cool bluish skin)
muscle weakness
C8+T1 damaged -> loose the sense of your hand
What does brachial plexus supply?
C8 + T1
Where is the inferior thorax?
wide opening formed by T12 vertebrae, 12th pair ribs & costal arch
What are in the anterior border of thorax?
sternumb, ribs and costal cartilages
What are part of the posterior thorax?
thoracic vertebrae and ribs
How many thoracic vertebraes are there?
12
What are parts of sternum?
manubrium
body
xiphoid process
jugular notch
sternal angle
Where is the jugular notch?
on top of the sternum of manubrium
What is the sternal angle?
between body and manubrium
what true ribs are there?
1-7 ribs attached to sternum
What are there false ribs?
8-10 superior without attaching to sternum