Anatomical Spaces Flashcards
1
Q
What are the boundaries of the Thoracic Outlet?
A
- T1 vertebrae
- 1st ribs
- manubrium of sternum
2
Q
What is the roof of the Thoracic Outlet?
A
- suprapleural membrane
3
Q
Where does the suprapleural membrane extend?
A
- tip of C7 to inner aspect of 1st rib
4
Q
What are the contents of the thoracic outlet?
A
- trachea
- esophagus
- thoracic duct
- brachiocephalic trunk
- left carotid
- left subclavian arteries
- right and left brachiocephalic veins
- right and left vagus nerves
- phrenic nerves
- right and left sympathetic trunks
- T1 of the brachial plexus
- Sternohyoid, sternothyroid, longus coli muscles
5
Q
What are the boundaries of the axilla?
A
- pectoralis major and minor
- subscapularis
- teres major
- latissimus dorsi
- upper 4 ribs and serratus anterior
- bicipital groove of humerus
6
Q
What is the roof of the axilla?
A
- clavicle
- 1st rib
- scapula
7
Q
What are the contents of the axilla?
A
- axillary artery and branches
- axillary veins
- cords of the brachial plexus
- 6 lymph nodes
8
Q
What are the 6 groups of lymph nodes in the axilla?
A
- anterior
- posterior
- infraclavicular
- central
- apical
- lateral
