Thorax and Abdomen

Question 1

Runs from the base of the neck to the diaphragm

Answer 1

Thorax

Question 2

What 3 things does the thorax contain?

Answer 2

Thoracic vertebrae, Ribcage, Sternum

Question 3

Function of the Thorax?

Answer 3

Protect Respiratory and Circulatory organs. Assist the lungs in inspiration and expiration during the breathing process

Question 4

Ribs 1-7

Answer 4

True Ribs

Question 5

Ribs 8-10

Answer 5

False Ribs

Question 6

Ribs 11-12

Answer 6

Floating Ribs

Question 7

Between the ribs

Answer 7

Intercostals

Question 8

Separates thorax from abdomen

Answer 8

Diaphragm

Question 9

Contracts to allow for thoracic cavity to increase in size during inspiration

Answer 9

Diaphragm

Question 10

Contracts and relaxes to allow for ribs to move during inspiration and expiration

Answer 10

Intercostals

Question 11

How does the diaphragm contract?

Answer 11

Inferiorly

Question 12

Causes air to be pulled into the lungs?

Answer 12

Diaphragm

Question 13

Lies between diaphragm and pelvis

Answer 13

Abdomen

Question 14

What does the diaphragm contain?

Answer 14

Vertebral column, Abdominal muscles, and Organs

Question 15

Functions of the Abdomen?

Answer 15

Trunk movement and to protect organs

Question 16

Functions of the Internal Oblique?

Answer 16

Helps diaphragm expand the thoracic cavity, Rotation, and Lateral Flexion

Question 17

Functions of the External Oblique?

Answer 17

Trunk Flexion, Limited Rotation, and Lateral Flexion

Question 18

Functions of the Rectus Abdominis?

Answer 18

Trunk Flexion and Assists in breathing

Question 19

“Corset muscle”

Answer 19

Transverse Abdominis

Question 20

Functions of the Transverse Abdominis

Answer 20

Thoracic cavity expansion, Labor delivery, and Core stability/bracing

Question 21

MOI for Rib Contusions

Answer 21

Direct blow to ribs, damaging the rib or intercostal muscle

Question 22

S/S for Rib Contusions

Answer 22

Sharp pain with breathing, point tenderness, pain when rib cage is compressed

Question 23

TX for Rib Contusions

Answer 23

PRICE and NSAIDs, Possible bed rest

Question 24

MOI for Rib Fractures

Answer 24

Direct impact or by compression of the rib cage

Question 25

Most common ribs fractured?

Answer 25

5-9

Question 26

S/S for Rib Fractures

Answer 26

Severe pain with breathing, point tenderness with palpation

Question 27

T/X for Rib Fractures

Answer 27

Support and rest, usually 3-4 weeks

Question 28

Are lung injuries common or rare?

Answer 28

Rare

Question 29

MOI for Pneumothorax injury

Answer 29

Pleural cavity surrounding the lung become filled with air that has entered into an opening in the chest. As the pleural cavity fills with air, the lung on the same side, collapses

Question 30

MOI for Tension Pneumothorax injury

Answer 30

Pleural cavity on one side fills with air and displaces the lung and heart toward the opposite side. Compress the opposite lung

Question 31

Blood within the pleural cavity

Answer 31

Hemothorax

Question 32

Direct blow to the lung or compression of the rib cage

Answer 32

Traumatic Asphyxia (life threatening condition)

Question 33

Stops breathing rhythm and requires immediate CPR and emergency care

Answer 33

Traumatic Asphyxia

Question 34

What can Hemothorax be caused from?

Answer 34

Tearing or function of the lung or pleural tissue

Question 35

S/S for Lung Injuries

Answer 35

Difficulty breathing/ shortness of breath, chest pain on side of injury, coughing up blood, cyanosis, potential shock, total collapse of the lung

Question 36

TX for lung injuries

Answer 36

Immediate attention

Question 37

Most common cause of exercise-induced sudden death is a ______________

Answer 37

congenital cardiovascular abnormality

Question 38

Thickening of the cardiac muscle

Answer 38

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Question 39

1 of the 2 coronary vessels originates in a different sight than normal

Answer 39

Anomalous origin of the Cardiac Artery

Question 40

Abnormality of the connective tissue resulting in weakening of the aorta and cardiac valves which can lead to the rupture of the valves or the aorta itself

Answer 40

Marfan's Syndrome

Question 41

Hardening of the arteries due to high cholesterol in young athletes

Answer 41

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) - becoming more common

Question 42

What are some Noncardiac causes of Sudden Death Syndrome?

Answer 42

Drug use in athletes, Vascular bleeding in the brain caused by a cerebral aneurysm or head trauma, or obstructive respiratory diseases (Ex: asthma)

Question 43

S/S of Sudden Death Syndrome

Answer 43

Chest pain or discomfort during exertion, hear palpitations or flutters, syncope, nausea, profuse sweating, heart murmurs, shortness of breath, fever

Question 44

TX for Sudden Death Syndrome

Answer 44

Use symptoms as a medical emergency

Question 45

Prevention of Sudden Death Syndrome

Answer 45

Counseling, screening and early identification of preventable causes of Sudden Death Syndrome

Question 46

Protrusion of the abdominal viscera through a portion of the abdominal wall.

Answer 46

Hernia

Question 47

What are the two types of Hernias?

Answer 47

Inguinal and Femoral

Question 48

MOI for a Hernia

Answer 48

Intra-abdominal tension is produced and the muscles fail to react causing abdominal contents to fall through the opening.

Question 49

S/S for a Hernia

Answer 49

Previous injury to groin, superficial protrusion in groin/thigh that is increased with coughing, weakness and pulling sensation in groin/ thigh

Question 50

TX for a Hernia

Answer 50

Restricted activity, possible surgery