(1) Thoracic Wall And Cavities (Olinger) Flashcards
What are the components of the sternum?
(3 parts)
Manubrium
Body of the Sternum
Xiphoid process
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What are the three classifications of ribs?
(both names)
Vertebrocostal Ribs (True)
Vertebrochondral Ribs (False)
Vertebral (Floating) Ribs
What rib segments make up the following?
Vertebrocostal Ribs (True)
Vertebrochondral Ribs (False)
Vertebral (Floating) Ribs
Vertebrocostal Ribs (True) : 1-7
Vertebrochondral Ribs (False): 8-10
Vertebral (Floating) Ribs: 11,12
Which ribs are considered “typical”?
3rd-9th
What ribs are considered “Atypical” ribs?
1st, 2nd
10th-12th
Atypical Ribs:
Describe how the 1st rib is identified
Shortest
Broadest
Grooves for subclavian A. and V.
Scalene Tubercle
Atypical Ribs:
Descibe how the second rib is identified
Tuberosity of serratus anterior
What is this?
1st Rib
What is this?
Second Rib
What are these?
Ribs 10, 11, 12
What is the difference b/w a simple vs a complicated rib fracture?
Simple: Break of the rib itself
Complicated: break of blood vessels, pleura, multiple rib fractures
What is this?
Typical Thoracic Vertebra
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Describe how a rib articulates with the vertebral column:
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During inspiration which direction does the thoracic cage move?
UPWARDS
During expiration, which way does the thoracic cage move?
Downward
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Synchondrosis