Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

HK 3401 > 13- Thorax I > Flashcards

13- Thorax I Flashcards

1
Q

What does the thorax resemble?

A

a bony cage
container

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What bones is the thorax composed of?

A

vertebral column
ribs
sternum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What fills the space between ribs?

A

Intercostal muscles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are in the intercostal spaces?

A

intercostal muscles
intercostal veins/ arteries/ nerves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What bony structure is associated with the chest?

A

pectoral girdle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Where is the thorax located?

A

within “bony cage”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the 3 parts of the sternum?

A

Manubrium
Body of sternum
Xiphoid process

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the top part of the sternum?

A

Manubrium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What vertebrae does the body of sternum extend from?

A

T5 - T9

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is another term for the manubriosternal joint?

A

Sternal angle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What vertebra is the xiphoid process located at inferiorly?

A

T10

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the bottom part of the sternum?

A

Xiphoid process

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What separates the manubrium/ body of sternum?

A

Manubriosternal joint = sternal angle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the 2 openings of the thorax?

A

Superior thoracic aperture
Inferior thoracic aperture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What does the superior thoracic aperture provide access to?

A

head/ neck/ upper limbs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What does the inferior thoracic aperture provide access to?

A

abdomen/ lower limbs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is the superior thoracic aperture bounded by?

A

T1- 1st thoracic vertebrae
1st pair ribs
Manubrium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What thoracic aperture is larger?

A

Inferior

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What thoracic aperture is smaller?

A

Superior

20
Q

What is the inferior thoracic aperture bounded by?

A

T12
ribs 11/ 12
costal margin
xiphosternal joint
Diaphragm

21
Q

What separates the thorax and abdomen?

A

Diaphragm

22
Q

What are the subdivisions of the thoracic cavity? (anterior)

A

Pulmonary cavity
Mediastinum
Pulmonary cavity

23
Q

What are the 2 main subdivisions of the mediastinum?

A

Superior mediastinum
Inferior mediastinum

24
Q

What are the 3 subdivisions of the Inferior mediastinum?

A

Anterior
Middle
Posterior

25
Q

What is the point of change from the superior/ inferior mediastinum?

A

Sternal angle

26
Q

What is the level of the sternal angle?

A

T4-T5
- level of second costal cartilage (ribs 2)

27
Q

What thoracic wall is longer?

A

Posterior thoracic wall

28
Q

What thoracic wall is shorter?

A

Anterior thoracic wall

29
Q

What are the 3 great vessels of the heart?

A

Superior vena cava
Aorta
Pulmonary trunk

30
Q

What is responsible for the return of venous blood from the head/ neck/ upper limbs?

A

Superior vena cava

31
Q

What is responsible for the return of blood from the head/ neck?

A

Internal jugular vein

32
Q

What is responsible for the return of blood from the upper limbs?

A

Subclavian vein

33
Q

What combine to form the right/ left brachiocephalic veins?

A

Internal jugular vein
Subclavian vein

34
Q

What do the left/ right brachiocephalic veins combine to form?

A

superior vena cava

35
Q

What are the 3 parts of the aorta?

A

Ascending aorta
Arch of aorta
Descending/ thoracic aorta

36
Q

What part of the aorta is right out of the heart?

A

Ascending aorta

37
Q

What is another term for the descending aorta?

A

Thoracic aorta

38
Q

What is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the whole body?

A

Aorta

39
Q

What part of the aorta is hidden behind the heart/ not visible in the anterior view?

A

Descending aorta

40
Q

What are the 3 parts of the arch of the aorta?

A

Brachiocephalic trunk
Left common carotid artery
Left subclavian artery

41
Q

What is responsible for arterial blood flow to the head/ neck on the right side?

A

Brachiocephalic trunk

42
Q

What is responsible for arterial blood flow to the head/ neck on the left side?

A

Left common carotid artery

43
Q

What is responsible for blood flow to the upper limbs?

A

Left subclavian artery

44
Q

What does the brachiocephalic trunk divide into?

A

Right subclavian artery
Right common carotid artery

45
Q

Where is the bifurcation of the pulmonary trunk/ trachea?

A

Sternal angle

HK 3401 (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions