Anatomy and Physiology - Surface mapping of the Thorax and Abdomen Flashcards
What are the false ribs?
Ribs 8-12 not independently connected to the sternum
What are the through ribs?
Ribs 1-8 connected independently to the sternum
What is the thorax?
The chest area consisting of 12 ribs, 12 intercostal vertebrae and the sternum
What is the thorax?
The chest area consisting of 12 ribs, 12 intercostal vertebrae and the sternum
What is the green part called?
manubrium of sternum
What is the blue part called?
Body of the sternum
What is the pink part called?
Xiphoid process
Why is the diaphragm higher in the right?
The liver placement
What is the top left abdominopelvic region?
Left hypochondriac
What is the top right abdominopelvic region?
right hypochondriac
What is the top middle abdominopelvic region?
Epigastric region
What is the middle right abdominopelvic region?
Right lumbar
What is the middle left abdominopelvic region?
left lumbar
What is the middle abdominopelvic region?
Umbilical region
What is the bottom right abdominopelvic region?
Right iliac
What is the bottom left abdominopelvic region?
left iliac
What is the bottom middle abdominopelvic region?
Hypogastric region
What are the four abdominopelvic quadrants?
Right, upper and low quadrant and left, upper and low quadrant
What is the first part of the small intestine?
duodenum
What is the second part of the small intestine?
jejunum
What is the final part of the small intestine?
ileum
What is the function of the duodenum?
The continuous breaking-down process