Anatomy Flashcards
Provide familiarity with the vocabulary and general descriptions of Anatomy related to the Cardio Pulmonary and Renal module
Costal Margin
The junction of the ribs and abdomen
infrasternal angle
The angle between the right and left Costal margin as it proceeds away from the Xiphisternal Joint
midsternal line (anterior median line)
Right down the middle in the Sagittal Plane
midclavicular line
A sagittal plane that divides the clavical in half
anterior axillary line
A line running from the anterior portion of the arm and the most anterior portion of the side of the chest
posterior axillary line
A line running from the posterior of the axilla along the posterior side of the body.
Manubrium
upper portion f the sternum, at the level of the T3 and T4 vertebrae, with the jugular notch superior, and the sternal angle inferior
Body of the sternum (gladiolus)
The main length of the sternum from Manubrium to Xiphoid process
Jugular/sternal notch
Notch in the superior surface of the manubrium
xiphoid process
The inferior portion of the sternum, the depression above the xiphoid process is called the epigastric fossa
Sternal Angle
aka Angle of Louis, is the site of the manubriosternal joint. This is an Important Landmark
Pectus Excavatum
A caving in of the sternum at approximately the level of the xiphisternal joint.
External Intercostal Muscles
Outer most of the 3 layers runs slightly posterior to anterior between the ribs. Innervated by the intercostal nerves. Acts to elevate the ribs during inspiration
internal intercostal muscles
The middle of three layers running between the ribs in a slightly anterior to posterior direction, often only between the midsternal and midclavicular lines. innervated by the intercostal nerves and active during forced respiration. Note that these form the external border for the intercostal neurovasculature.
Innermost intercostal muscles
the innermost of 3 layers, acting in the same capacity of the internal intercostal muscles. Note the these form the internal border for the intercostal neurovasculature
Transversus Thoracis muscles
Attaches the posterior surface of the sternum to the Internal surface of the costal cartilages, innervated by the intercostal nerves, Weakly depresses ribs. Maybe involved in proprioception.
Diaphragm
Separates the thorax and abdomen. Innervated by the phrenic nerve, the muscle is vital for respiration, expanding the plural cavity.
Mediastinum
The central compartment of the thoracic cavity. Covered on each side by the mediastinal pleura and contains all thoracic vicera except the lungs
What are the three main features of the right lung
three lobes, oblique fissure, and horizontal fissure
What are the four main features of the left lung
Two lobes, oblique fissure, lingula and cardiac notch