Ch2. Anatomy & Physiology (Bones Of The Chest) Flashcards
1
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Why are the bones of the chest important in esthetics?
A
When performing full body treatments such as wraps/ massages that include the sternum, scapula as clavicle as reference points.
2
Q
What is the thorax?
A
The chest/pulmonary trunk (consists of sternum, ribs & thoracic vertebrae) that acts as protective framework for the heart, lungs & internal organs.
3
Q
What are the Ribs?
A
The wall of the thorax made of 12 pairs of bones
4
Q
What is the scapula?
A
AKA the shoulder blade. The large flat triangular bones of the shoulder. (There’s 2)
5
Q
What is the sternum?
A
AKA the breastbone. Flat bone forming the ventral (front) support of the ribs
6
Q
What is the clavicle?
A
AKA Collarbone. It joins the sternum & Scapula
