Boundaries of the thoracic cage Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Thorax bounded by superiorly?
A
Thoracic inlet
2
Q
What is the thorax bounded by inferiorly?
A
Thoracic outlet.
3
Q
What is the thorax bounded by anteriorly?
A
Sternum
4
Q
What Is the Thorax bounded by posteriorly?
A
Vertebrae T1-12
5
Q
What is the thorax bounded by laterally?
A
Ribs 1-12
6
Q
What is the Thorax bounded by inferiorly?
A
Diaphragm
7
Q
Which bones form the thoracic inlet?
A
The first pair of ribs laterally and T1 posteriorlyy and the superior border of th emanubrium anteriorly
8
Q
Which bones form the thoracic outlet?
A
- Posterolaterally by the 11th and 12th pair of ribs
- Posteriorly by T12
- Anterolaterally by the joined costal cartilages of ribs 71-10= costal margin
- Anteriorly by the xiphisternal joint
9
Q
Which ribs/costal cartilages forms the costal margin an the subcostal angle?
A
joined Costal cartilage of ribs 7-10
