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Gross Anatomy (Thorax) Flashcards

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The upper compartment of the trunk is separated from the abdomen by

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The diaphragm

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The upper compartment of the trunk, that is separated from the abdomen by the diaphragm is called

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Thorax

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The Sternum, Ribs and Thoracic vertebrae collectively make up the?

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Thorax

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The bony thoracic cage, heart, lungs, and other neurovascular bundles make up what region?

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The thoracic region

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The sternum is also known as

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Breastbone

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The sternum comprises 3 parts namely

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  1. Manubrium (head)
  2. Body
  3. Xiphoid process
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7
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The curved surface between the manubrium and body of sternum is known as

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Sternal angle

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8
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There are how many rib pairs?

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12

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9
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True ribs are also known as

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Vertebrosternal ribs

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10
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False ribs are also known as?

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Verterbrochondal ribs

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11
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True ribs are numbered from?

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Rib 1- 7

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12
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False ribs are numbered from ?

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Rib 8-10

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13
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Floating ribs are also called

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Free ribs

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14
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Floating ribs are numbered

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Rib 11 and 12

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15
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The 2 classification of ribs are?

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Typical and Atypical ribs

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16
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Ribs 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 are classed as?

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Typical ribs

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Ribs 1,2,10,11,12 are classed as

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Atypical ribs

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Ribs that follow a generalised structure consisting of head, neck and body are called

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Typical ribs

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19
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They are heart shaped, they have demifacets on the sides, and costal facets on transverse process. All these are properties of what type of thoracic

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Typical thoracic

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20
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Thoracic vertebrae that display variation in the number and location of their facets are called

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Atypical thoracic

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21
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What rib does not move at all during breathing?

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Rib 1

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22
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  1. Manubriosternal joint
  2. Xiphisternal joint
  3. Costovertebral/costotransverse joint
  4. sternocostal joint
  5. Sternoclavicular
  6. Costochondral joints, and
  7. Interchondral joints
    Are joints found in what region
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Thoracic region

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23
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The space within the bony thorax, the diaphragm and suprapleural membrane is called the

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Thoracic cavity

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24
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The Thoracic cavity has two openings, namely;

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  1. Thoracic inlet, and
  2. Thoracic outlet
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25
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The superior border of the thorax is bounded by?

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The superior thoracic aperture or inlet

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The inferior border of the thorax is bounded by the

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Inferior Thoracic aperture or outlet

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27
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The anterior border of the thorax is bounded by the?

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Sternum

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28
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The posterior border of the thorax is bounded by

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Thoracic vertebrae T1 - T12

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29
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The lateral border of the thorax is bounded by

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Mid axial line along the ribs

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30
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The inferior thoracic aperture is largely filled by?

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The diaphragm

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31
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An unpaired dome shaped skeletal muscle sheath located in the trunk is known as the?

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Diaphragm

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32
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What closes the inferior thoracic aperture and separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

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The diaphragm

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33
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The primary muscle that is active in inspiration is

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Diaphragm

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34
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The origin and insertion of the diaphragm is

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The xiphoid process (anteriorly),
11th and 12th rib (laterally) and
Lumbar vertebrae (posteriorly)

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35
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At rest the right dome of the diaphragm rests slightly higher than the left. This is because of the presence of what organ?

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The Liver

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36
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Some important structures that Pierce the diaphragm?

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Vena cava
The oesophageal opening
Aortic hiatus

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37
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Blood supply to the diaphragm is via

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Subcostal arteries and inferior intercostal arteries

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38
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The involuntary periodic contraction of the diaphragm causes

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Hiccups

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39
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A space in between any 2 consecutive ribs is called

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Intercostal space

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40
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Examples of intercostal muscles are;

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Internal intercostal muscle
External intercostal muscle
Innermost intercostal muscle

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41
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The external intercostal muscle acts to?

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Elevate the ribs

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42
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The internal intercostal muscle acts to?

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Depress the ribs

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43
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In males, the nipple lies in the what intercostal space?

44
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The 2 ribs which are not easily palpable are?

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The 1st and the 12th

45
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The sternal angle corresponds to what thoracic vertebrae

46
Q

Where can the trachea be felt?

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At the suprasternal notch (at the upper border of the sternum

47
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The suprasternal notch is also known as?

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Jugular notch

48
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The sternal angle is also known as

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Angle of louis, or manubriosternal junction

49
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The upper margin of the heart, the beginning and end of the arch of aorta, are all important landmarks of the?

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Sternal angle

50
Q

The scapula begins and ends at what thoracic vertebrae?

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Begins: t2
Ends at: t7

51
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The cardiac notch lies?

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Behind the 5th and 6th costal cartilages

52
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the deep divisions or grooves that separate the lobes within the lungs are known as

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Fissures of the lungs

53
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The tricuspid valve lies?

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Behind the centre of the sternum

54
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The pulmonary and aortic cardiac valves lie?

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Deep to the left 3rd sternocostal junction

55
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The thick mass of tissue which occupies the middle of the thoracic cavity and lies between the two lungs is called?

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The Mediastinum

56
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The Mediastinum is divided into 2, namely?

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  1. Inferior mediastinum
  2. Superior mediastinum
57
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The borders of the mediastinum include?

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Anteriorly: manubrium
Posteriorly: upper 4 thoracic vertebrae
Superiorly: thoracic inlet
Inferiorly: line below T4 &T5

58
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The inferior Mediastinum is divided into?

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Anterior, middle, and posterior

59
Q

The narrow space between the pericardium and sternum is called?

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Anterior mediastinum

60
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The heart, phrenic nerves and large blood vessels are contents of what part of the mediastinum?

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The middle mediastinum

61
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The space between the pericardium and vertical part of the diaphragm is

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The posterior mediastinum

62
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What part of the heart is attached to the diaphragm?

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The pericardium

63
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The mediastinum ascends in position when?

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The abdominal wall is distended e.g pregnancy, or a full stomach

64
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The oesophagus, descending aorta, hemiazygous veins, and thoracic duct, are longitudinal structures found in what part of the mediastinum

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The posterior mediastinum

65
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The upper border of the manubrium

66
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The upper border of the manubruim corresponds to vertebral discs ?

67
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The sternal angle corresponds to what vertebral disc?

68
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The Xiphisternal junction corresponds to what vertebral disc?

69
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The superior angle of the scapula corresponds to what vertebral disc?

70
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The inferior angle of the scapula corresponds to what vertebral disc?

71
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The root of the scapula spine corresponds to what vertebral disc?

72
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In males, the nipple lies?

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At the 4th intercostal space,
4inches from midline

73
Q

The apex best of the heart is palpated at?

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5th intercostal space

74
Q

The spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae can be palpated where?

75
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The spinous process of the thoracic vertebrae can be palpated where?

76
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The superior margin of the heart is between?

77
Q

The beginning and end of the ascending and descending aorta is at?

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The sternal angle (T4/T5)

78
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The trachea bifurcates at what level?

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Sternal angle (T4/T5)

79
Q

The root of the lungs correspond to?

80
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The part of the pleura that covers the apex of the lungs is called?

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Cervical pleura

81
Q

______ begins at the lower border of the cricoid cartilage in the neck?

82
Q

The lung is _____ in shape?

83
Q

The apex of the lungs is found where?

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Behind the middle ⅓ of clavicle.
It reaches above the first run into the root of the neck

84
Q

When remembering the anterior border of pleura, remember?

85
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A part of the pericardium of not covered with pleura. This is because?

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The pericardium fuses with the diaphragm

86
Q

Posteriorly, the pleura spans ________

87
Q

The ________is important for surgeons especially during kidney operations?

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Lower border of pleura, at 10th rib

88
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The 8th rib corresponds to?

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Midclavicular line

89
Q

The 10th rib corresponds to?

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Midaxillary line

90
Q

The 12th rib lies _______ ?

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Opposite Lateral border of sacrospinalis muscle

91
Q

The lower border of the pleura reached its lower limit at?

A

Mid axillary line

92
Q

The anterior border of the right and left lungs are different.
True or false?

93
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The lower border of both lungs are the same in neutral position.
True or false

94
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The lower border of the lungs are 2 ribs higher than the lower border of pleura.
True or false?

95
Q

The cardiac notch lies behind?

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5th and 6th costal cartilages

96
Q

The posterior border of the lungs in both right and left are not the same.
True or false

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False.
They are the same

97
Q

The point at which structures enter it exit the lungs is called?

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Root of the lungs

98
Q

The area of the heart that is not covered by the lungs is called ________?

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Area of complete dulliness of the heart

99
Q

The lungs have 2 fissures, namely?

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  1. Oblique fissure
  2. Horizontal fissure
100
Q

Which fissure of the lung is found only in the right lung?

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Horizontal fissure.

101
Q

The size of the heart in each person is ______?

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It corresponds to the size of each person’s clenched fist

102
Q

The location of the heart of described using 4 points, name them

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Point 1: lower border of the 2nd left costal cartilage
Point 2: upper border of 3rd right costal cartilage
Point 3: 6th right costal cartilage
Point 4: lower border of 5th left intercostal space

103
Q

The width of the body is the sternum is ___

104
Q

_____ separates the atria from the ventricles, and is also known as Coronary sulcus

A

Atrioventricular sulcus

105
Q

The tricuspid valve lies behind the central sternum at _____

A

4th intercostal space

106
Q

The opening and closing the pulmonary valve is best heard at

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2nd sternocostal junction

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