Anatomy Flashcards
Describe the lung hilum
R: svc, azygous vein, trachea, oesophagus, broncus, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein
L: left brachiocephalic vein, left subclavian artery, arch of aorta, bronchus, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein
Laryngeal cartilages superior to inferior
Thyroid (large), cricoid (continuous ring), carina (division between bronchi)
What is the function of surfactant and where is it produced?
It prevents alveoli from collapsing, it is produced by the alveolar type 2 cells.
Difference between right and left bronchus
right bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical
Where is the pulmonary ligament and what is its function?
It is at the bottom of the hilum and stabilizes the lung
What are the four regions of mediastinum called?
Superior, anterior inferior, middle inferior, posterior inferior.
What is the border and contents of the superior mediastinum?
Border: first rib to T4. Contents: thymus, trachea, esophagus, thoracic duct, aortic arch, veins (superior vena cava, brachiocephalic, left superior intercostal), nerves (vagus, phrenic, left recurrent laryngeal), lymphatics, other small arteries and veins
Mnemonic: Try To Eat Toast And Vitamins Now Little Oliver
What are the borders and contents of the anterior inferior mediastinum?
Borders: T4 (superior) - T9 (inferior); sternum (anterior) - pericardium (posterior)
Content: remnants of the thymus, lymph nodes
What are the borders and contents of the middle inferior mediastinum?
Borders: T4 (superior) - T9 (inferior); anterior aspect of pericardium (anterior) - posterior aspect of pericardium
Content: phrenic nerve, heart, pericardium, ascending aorta, pulmonary trunk, superior vena cava, pericardiacophrenic artery
What are the borders and contents of the posterior
inferior mediastinum?
Borders: T4 (superior) - T12 (inferior); posterior aspect of pericardium (anterior) - spine (posterior)
Content: descending thoracic aorta, azygos veins, hemiazygos veins, accessory hemiazygos veins, thoracic duct, cisterna chyli, esophagus, esophageal plexus, vagus nerve, greater, lesser and least splanchnic nerves, lymphatics
Mnemonic: on the DATE Vivian Slapped Larry`
What nerve innervates the costal parietal pleura?
The intercostal nerves. (Lower portion of each rib.)
What nerve innervates the mediastinal pleura and diaphragm?
Phrenic nerve. ( Runs most laterally down the neck, around the heart, and attaches on the diaphragm.)
What does the vagus nerve do?
Provides parasympathetic innervation to the lungs and heart. (It passes posterior to the root of the lung.)
Describe the ribs.
1-7 = true ribs, articulate directly with the sternum via costal cartilage
8-10 = false ribs, articulate indirectly with the sternum via costal cartilage
11 & 12 = floating ribs, don’t articulate with the sternum
Scalene Muscles
3 muscles ( anterior, middle, posterior scalene) Origin: transverse processes of C3-7, insertion: ribs 1 &2, function: flexion, lateral flexion, rotation of the neck
Features of rib 1
Scalene tubercle for attachment of scalene muscles, groove for subclavian artery and vein. Manubrium where the jugular notch sits superiorly. Attaches to T1
T1
Sternoclavicular joint, highest point of lung apex
T2
Superior border of scapula
T3/T4
Top of arch of aorta
T4/T5
Sternal angle, bifurcation of trachea, start and end of arch of aorta, azygos vein enters SVC
T8
Vena cava (caval opening of diaphragm), phrenic nerve also passes diaphragm
T9
Xiphoid
T9 - L3
Costal Margin ( n)
T10
Oesophageal opening in diaphragm
T12
Aortic opening of diaphragm, origin of ceoliac
L1/2
Spinal cord ends
L4
Bifurcation of the abdominal aorta
Costal cartilage
Between sternum and rib
Costochondral joint
Between costal cartilage and rib
What does the bucket handle motion of the ribs do?
increases transverse dimension
What does the pump handle motion of the sternum do?
Increases anteroposterior diameter
Where is the internal thoracic artery?
Posterior and lateral of sternum, supplies anterior thoracic muscles. The musculophrenic branch runs from ribs 6- 12. Pericardiophrenic branch runs lateral to heart.
Where is the neurovasculature bundle found?
Between internal and innermost intercostal muscles, it runs inferior on the subcostal groove, hence needles are inserted superior to the rib. (VAN superior to inferior)
What is the function of the phrenic nerve?
Provides motor information to the diaphragm, originating from C3,4,5 (keeps the diaphragm alive!)
Blood supply to posterior thorax
The 1st to 6th anterior intercostal arteries arise directly from the lateral aspect of the internal thoracic artery. The 7th to 9th arise from the musculophrenic artery, a branch of the internal thoracic artery.
Spinal cord injury at C6
Loss of some sensory innervation, but preservation of motor function due to intact phrenic nerve
What comprises the nasal septum?
ethmoid, vomer, cartilage
Describe the conchae?
Inferior nasal conchae + ethmoid, warm and humidify air due to high vascularisation and mucus.
Describe the olfactory bulb?
Small tube like structure on inferior anterior surface of brain, has small nerves that project through the ethmoid bone into the nasal cavity.
Where are the pharyngeal tonsils?
They are located on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx and comprised of lymphoid tissue
What is the boundary between the naso and oropharynx?
The soft palate
What is the boundary between the oro and laryngopharynx?
The upper margin of the epiglottis
What is the anterior boundary of the nasopharynx?
Posterior nares of nasal cavity, eustachian tube (into ear) opens on lateral wall of nasopharynx
What nerves provide motor information to the pharynx?
The pharyngeal branches of vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves
What movement happens between the atlas and occipital condyles?
Flexion/extension of neck (nodding)
What movement happens between the atlas and axis?
Rotation of head (shaking)
What are the superficial back muscles and what are their function?
(Extrinsic) Trapezius, Latissimus dorsi, Levator scapulae, Rhomboid major and rhomboid minor. Function: movement of upper limb.
What are the intermediate back muscles and what are their function?
(Extrinsic) Serratus posterior superior, Serratus posterior inferior.
Function: respiration.
Dorsal rami of spinal nerve innervation
What are the deep back muscles and what are their function?
(Intrinsic) Superficial group: Splenius capitis, Splenius cervicis
(Intrinsic) Intermediate group: Iliocostalis (lumborum, thoracis, cervicis), Longissimus (thoracis, cervicis, capitis), Spinalis (thoracis, cervicis, capitis)
(Intrinsic) Deep group: Semispinalis (thoracis, cervicis, capitis), Multifidus, Rotatores, Interspinales, interansversarii, levatores costarum
Function: Extends vertebral column.
Dorsal rami of spinal nerve innervation
Meninges
Surround brain and spinal cord, lateral to medial = dura matter, arachnoid, pia.
End of spinal cord
Conus medullaris which becomes cauda equina, the filum terminale attaches conus medullaris to coccyx.
Complete transaction of spinal cord
Loss of sensory and motor ability