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105- Bony Thorax Test Flashcards

1
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What shape is the thorax

A

Conical

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2
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Which side of thorax is longer: anterior or posterior

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Posterior

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3
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Purpose of bony thorax

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Protect spinal cord, heart, lungs. Attachment for upper limbs

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4
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Where is pleural effusion mostly seen at on a cxr

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Costophrenic angled

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5
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Why do we do an RAO for sternum

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Move spine out of way, use heart shadow for density differences

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6
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Sternum reaches true density by what age

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40

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7
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Sternum is classified as what kind of bone

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Flat

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8
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What ribs are considered true ribs

A

T1-7

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9
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What ribs are considered false ribs

A

T8-12

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10
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What ribs are considered floating ribs

A

T10-12

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11
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How long is the sternum

A

Around 6”

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12
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Where is the most common fracture site for the ribs

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Angle of ribs (lateral border)

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13
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What is a sternal puncture used for

A

Extract bone marrow

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14
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Costal groove contains what

A

Nerves and blood vessels

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15
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Jugular notch lies at what vertebrae

A

T2-3

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16
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Sternal angle lies at what vertebrae

A

T4-5

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17
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Xiphoid process lies at which vertebrae

A

T9-10

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18
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What part of the sternum is the longest? And how long

A

Body, 4 inches

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19
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What type of cartilage is the costal cartilage

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Hyaline cartilage

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20
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Anterior ends of ribs lie how far below the posterior end

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3-5 inches

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21
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What are the species between the ribs called

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Intercostal spaces

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22
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Which rib is the shortest and broadest

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1st rib

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23
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Which rib is the narrowest rib

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12th rib

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24
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What does a typical rib consist of

A

Head
Neck
Tubercle
Body

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What do ribs have on their heads
Facets
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What ribs do not have necks or tubercular facets
11-12th ribs
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The sternoclavicular joint is between
Clavicle and manubrium
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The sternoclavicular joint is what kind of joint
Synovial gliding
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The sternoclavicular joint has what kind of movement
Freely movable
30
Costovertebral joints are between what
Head of ribs and demifacets of vertebral bodies
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Costovertebral joints are what kind of joints
Synovial gliding
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Costovertebral joints have what kind of movement
Freely movable
33
Costotransverse joints are between what
Tubercle of rib and transverse process
34
Costotransverse joints are what kind of joints
Synovial gliding
35
Costotransverse joints have what kind of movement
Freely movable
36
Sternocostal joints are between what
Costal cartilages and the sternum
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Sternocostal joints of the 2-7th rib pairs are what kind of joints
Synovial gliding
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Sternocostal joints of the 2-7th rib pairs have what kind of movement
Freely movable
39
Sternocostal joints of the 1st rib pair are what kind of joints
Cartilaginous synchondroses
40
Sternocostal joints of the 1st rib pair have what kind of movement
Immovable
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Costochondral joints are between what
Ribs and costal cartilage
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Costochondral joints are what kind of joints
Cartilaginous synchondroses
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Chostochondral joints have what kind of movement
Immovable
44
Interchondral joints are between what
Costal cartilages of the 6-10th ribs
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Interchondral joints of the 6-9th ribs are what kind of joints
Synovial gliding
46
Interchondral joints of the 6-9th ribs have what kind of movement
Freely movable
47
Interchondral joints of the 9-10th ribs are what kind of joints
Fibrous syndesmosis
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Interchondral joints of the 9-10th ribs have what kind of movement
Slightly movable
49
Manubriosternal joint is between what
Manubrium and sternal body
50
The manubriosternal joint is what kind of joint
Cartilaginous symphysis
51
The manubriosternal joint has what kind of movement
Slightly movable
52
The xiphisternal joint is between what
Sternal body and xiphoid process
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The xiphisternal joint is what kind of joint
Cartilaginous synchondroses
54
The xiphisternal joint has what kind of movement
Immovable
55
Blood vessel directly under clavicle
Subclavian vein
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Ribs lie in what kind of plane
Oblique
57
Head of rib articulated with what
Vertebral body
58
Tubercle of rib articulates with what
Transverse process
59
How much does the diaphragm move with inspiration/expiration
1 1/2”
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What is it called when the sternum is inverted inward
Pectus excavatum
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What is it called when the sternum projects outward
Pigeon chest

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