diaphragm and breast Flashcards
1
Q
thoracentesis
A
- relieve pneumothoraxis
- get fluid sample
2
Q
diaphragm
A
- fibromuscular septum dividing thoracic and abdominal cavity
3
Q
hiccups
A
diaphragm irritation
4
Q
muscular part of diaphragm derived from ?
A
inner layer of body wall
5
Q
diaphragm nerve supply
A
- cervical myotomes migrate down to provide
- phrenic nerve
6
Q
right diaphragm intercostal space height
A
4th intercostal space
7
Q
left diaphragm intercostal space height
A
5th rib
8
Q
why is one side of the diagram higher
A
space taken up by the inferior liver to the right hemi diaphragm
9
Q
t/f: hemi diaphragm height differences even out during inspiration
A
false
10
Q
what structures pass through the diaphragm
A
- esophagus
- inferior vena cava
- descending aorta
11
Q
esophagus
A
weird squished oval shape
12
Q
inferior vena cava
A
top left circle
13
Q
descending aorta
A
red structure next to vertebrae
