Disorders of the Chest Wall Flashcards

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Scoliosis

A

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

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Kyphosis

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Anteroposterior curvature of the thoracic

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3
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Kyphoscoliosis

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Combination of anteroposterior and lateral curvature

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4
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Pectus Carinatum (PC)

A

Pigeon chest - abnormal protrusion of the sternum and adjacent costal cartilages

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5
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Pectus Excavatum (PE)

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Funnel chest - posterior depression in the sternum and lower costal cartilage

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Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

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Chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that can affect the axial skeleton

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