Anatomy thorax Flashcards
vertebral level at Xiphoid process
T9
vertebral level at Sternal angle of Louie
T4
Structures in the thorax associated with Sternal angle of Louie
Bifurcation of bronchi, Arch of aorta, Azygous vein draining into SVC
True ribs
1st to 7th
False ribs
8th to 12th
Floating ribs
11th and 12th
Muscle that attaches superiorly to 1st rib
Scaleneus
Muscle that attaches on the lateral aspect of the 2nd rib
Serratus anterior
Ribs with no neck or tubercle
Ribs 11 and 12
Weakest point of rib
Point anterior to the angle of the rib
In thoracic outlet syndrome, which part of the brachial plexus is most likely to be injured?
Lower trunk
In thoracic outlet syndrome, vessels that are most likely to be compressed?
Subclavian artery
Mediastinum divisions
Superior, Anterior, Middle, Posterior
Mediastinal division containing thymus gland
Anterior mediastinum
Mediastinal division containing the pericardium
Middle mediastinum
Mediastinal division that contains phrenic nerve
Middle mediastinum
Layers of pericardium
Fibrous and serous
Layers of serous pericardium
Parietal and visceral
Volum capacity of pericardial cavity
30 ml
Site of needle insertion for pericardiocentesis
Left xiphocostal angle
Distension of neck veins on inspiration is what sign?
Kussmaul’s sign
S1 indicates closure of which heart valves?
Mitral and tricuspid
S2 indicates closure of which heart valves?
Aortic and pulmonary
Branches of right coronary artery
Right marginal artery and posterior interventricular artery (aka right post. Descending)