Anterior Body Walls Flashcards
Draw on the following palpable anatomical landmarks: Jugular notch, clavicle, sternum, xiphoid process, umbilicus, anterior superior iliac spine (1)
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Anatomically where is the breast located?
On the lateral border of the sternum to mid-axillary line
And between the 2nd and 6th costal cartilages
On a single typical rib label the head, the neck, tubercle and the body (shaft) (2)
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On a single typical rib label the head, the neck, tubercle and the body (shaft) (2)
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What are the three region of the spine?
Cervical, thoracic and lumbar
What is the vertebral Foramen on a vertebra?
The cavity in the middle.
What is the transverse process on a vertebra?
A wing like projection of bone that allows back muscles and ligaments to attach to the spine.
What is the spinous process?
A small projection of bone that points outward from each vertebra along the spine.
Why do vertebra increase in size as the spine goes down?
More weight to carry
On the pelvis label the ASIS, pubic tubercle, pubic symphysis, ilium, pubis, ischium (3)
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What are key differences in the pelvis for different sexes?
Female: Pelvic brim is wide and oval, pubic arch is 80 degrees and oval.
Male: Pelvic brim is narrow, heart shaped and pubic arches is v-shaped - 70 degrees
On the pelvis label the pelvic brim, pubic arch, obturator foramen, acetabulum (4)
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Label the linea semilunar is and the linea alba on the surface of a body.(5)
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What is the function of the abdomen?
- Intra-abdominal viscera
- Assists in ventilation
- Facilitate evacuation
- Movements of the trunk and thoracolumbar spine
Where is the abdominal cavity in the body?
Extends from diaphragm to pelvic cavity
Superior aspect reach about 5th/6th costal cartilage
