anatomy stuff

Question 1

palpating which spot will help you find the second costal cartilage

Answer 1

sternal angle

Question 2

what nerves innervate the thoracic wall

Answer 2

ventral primary rami aka intercostal nerves

Question 3

The first rib articulates with the sternum in close proximity to the…

Answer 3

sternoclavicular joint

Question 4

the tubercle of the 7th rib would articulate with…

Answer 4

the transverse process of the 7th vertebrae

Question 5

you try to slip your finger behind the root of the left lung, but find it is blocked. what is blocking your finger

Answer 5

pulmonary ligament

Question 6

what is the function of choardae tendinae

Answer 6

to keep the valve closed during systole

Question 7

right and left bundle branches are blocked. the issue is likely with which artery

Answer 7

anterior interventricular

Question 8

Which posterior mediastinal structure is most closely applied to the posterior surface of the pericardial sac?

Answer 8

esophagus

Question 9

In obstruction of the superior or inferior vena cava, venous blood is returned to the heart by an alternate route via the azygos vein, which becomes dilated in the process. Which of the following structures might it compress as a result

Answer 9

thoracic duct

Question 10

where do you insert the needle for a pericardiocentesis

Answer 10

just to the left of the xiphosternal joint