Gross Exam 3 Flashcards
what movements @ vertebral column
flexion, extension, lateral bending/flexion, rotation
what are the primary curvatures
thoracic and sacral
what are the secondary curvatures
cervical and lumbar
extrinsic ms in vertebral column are what rami
ventral rami
extrinsic ms in vertebral column (3) superficial layer and intermediate layer
superficial: trapezius and latissimus dorsi
intermediate: serratus posterior
function of extrinsic ms in vertebral column
mostly extension if bilateral
lateral flexion/rotation if unilateral
intrinsic ms in vertebral column- what rami
dorsal rami
what does the anterior longitudinal ligament do on the spinal cord
limits extension
what does the posterior longitudinal ligament do (spinal cord)
prevents hyperflexion
what is the nucleus pulposus
gel like structure at center. strong and flexible. 80% water/ little collagen
what is the annulus fibrosus
ring shaped disc of fibrous CT that surrounds NP
Outer ring. Tough!
what is a herniated disc
NP is displaced from intervertebral space
intercostal space ms (3)
external intercostal ms
internal intercostal ms
transverse thoracis ms
intercostal layers (3)
external intercostal muscle (and membrane)
internal intercostal nerve
innermost intercostal muscle (NO membrane)
where does the VAN bundle lie
on the innermost intercostal ms. when we cant see the VAN anymore –> innermost intercostal ms
what is in the 3rd layer of the thorax
transversus thoracis ms
internal thoracic a
subcostal ms
what does the internal thoracic a turn into
straight down : superior epigastric a
branched : musculophrenic a
what drains each space (intercostal)
intercostal veins
what arteries lie in each each space (intercostal)
ant. intercostal a
post. intercostal a
ant and post anatamosis
ant. intercostal a.
upper spaces vs lower spaces
upper spaces off internal thoracic a (branch of subclavian)
lower spaces off musculophrenic a
post. intercostal a comes off what
upper 2 ICS from what?
descending aorta (super high pressure!)
upper 2 ICS from supreme intercostal a from costococervical trunk off subclavian a. rest come off descending aorta
nerves in ICS
ventral rami T1-T12 = intercostal N
T12 = subcostal N
each space gets own nerve!
thoracic cavity compartments (2)
- pulmonary cavities: 2 individual compartments containing lungs and pleurae
- mediastinum: 1 central compartment containing all other thoracic structures
what is the pulmonary cavities
2 individual compartments containing lungs and pleurae
what is the mediastinum
1 central compartment containing all other thoracic structures. separates pulmonary cavities from each other
what is pleura
serous membrane that produces fluid
parietal pleura
lines inner surface of each pulmonary cavity
visceral pleura
completely invests lungs (makes them shiny) directly ON lung
pleural cavity
space b/w pleura layers
pleurae are continous with each other
whats the purpose of serous fluid
lubricates pleural linings and provides surface tension
what are the 4 subdivisions of the parietal pleura
- cervical
- costal
- diaphragmatic
- mediastinal
where is the cervical parietal pleura
root of lung
where is the costal parietal pleura
lines internal surface of ribs and intercostal spaces
where is the diaphragmatic parietal pleura
covers sup. surface if the diaphragm on either side of the mediastinum
where is the mediastinal parietal pleura
covers both sides of mediastinum
reflects laterally at root of the lung and becomes continuous with visceral pleura
pulmonary ligament: double layer of mediastinal pleura that extends inferiorly from root of lung
parietal pleura innervation
costal and peripheral diaphragmatic pleurae: intercostal N
mediastinal and central diaphragmatic pleurae: phrenic N
visceral pleura innervation
visceral afferent (run w/ sympathetics)
where is the costodiaphragmatic recess
in potential space inferior in each pleural cavity –> accommodates lung during DEEP inspiration
this is where lung COULD go during super deep inspiration
clinically: low point where fluid/blood would accumulate
where is the costalmediastinal recesses
found ant. in each pleural cavity –> larger on L due to heart and cardiac notch
formed by costal and mediastinal parietal pleurae
what is pneumothorax
open vs closed
air into pleural cavity
open: penetrating injury to the parietal pleura (stab)
closed: air leakage from damage to respiratory system itself
what is hemothorax
accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
what is hydrothroax
accumulation of fluid in pleural cavity (from serous membrane)
location and function of hilum
L: depression on medial surface of lung
F: entrance and exit for root structures
location and function of root
L: w/i hilum
F: contains bronchi, pulmonary a and v, bronchial a and v, ant and post. pulmonary plexuses, lymphatics. Pulmonary ligament extends inferiorly from root
lung anatomy:
apex:
extends above 1st rib
adjacent to trachea and esophagus, L common carotid and L subclavian a
lung anatomy:
base
sits on diaphragm
lung anatomy:
costal surface
large surface
adjacent ro costal pleura
lung anatomy:
mediastinal surface
concave medial surface
where pulm. root and ligament are located
lung anatomy:
diaphragmatic surface
deeper on R to accommodate liver
RIGHT LUNG:
lobes and fissues
Lobes: 3. superior, middle and inferior
Fissues: 2. oblique and horizontal
RIGHT LUNG:
impressions
SVC and arch of azygos v.
which lung is larger
right but shorter and wider. liver is pushing it up
where is pulm a on right lung
anterior to bronchus (carries low O2)
where is pulm v. on R lung
most ant. and inferiorly located structures
where is bronchus on R lung
primary/lobar post. in location
LEFT LUNG:
lobes and fissues
Lobes: 2. sup and inferior
fissues: 1. oblique
LEFT LUNG:
impressions
cardiac arch and thoracic aorta
where is the cardiac notch
in ant. margin of superior lobe
where is the lingula on L lung
on sup lobe below cardiac notch
where is pulm a on L lung
sup. to bronchus in hilum
where is pulm v. on L lung
most ant. in location
LEFT LUNG: where is bronchus
primary/lobar most post in locaton
what does RALS stand for
R pulmonary a is Anterior to bronchus
L pulmonary a is Superior to bronchus
where does the tracheobronchial tree begin
inferior boarder of cricoid cartilage
tracheobronchial tree:
cartilage rings
16-20 c shaped rings
Just on trachea!
incomplete post.
tracheobronchial tree location
pass from trachea to root of lung
tracheobronchial tree:
what is the carina
internal ridge demarcating tracheal bifurcation –> R/L primary bronchus.
at level of sternal angle and sensitive to cough (good!)
R primary main bronchus features
wider/shorter.more vertical
direct continuation of trachea
R primary main bronchus lobar branches:
3 secondary bronchi at root
R primary main bronchus segmental branches
tertiary bronchi to bronchopulmonary segments
where do aspirated bodies most likely end up
R primary main bronchus
L primary main bronchus features
narrower/longer/more horizontal
L primary main bronchus lobar branches
2 secondary
L primary main bronchus segmental branches
tertiary bronchi to brochopulmonary segments
brochopulmonary segments features
largest subdivision of a lobe (8-10 per lung)
brochopulmonary segments shape
pyramidal in shape
brochopulmonary segments contents
tertiary bronchus
tertiary pulmonary a
autonomic n
pulmonary circulation:
pulm a. L:
starts @ pulmonary trunk. carries low O2 blood to lungs
pulmonary circulation:
pulm v L on heart
starts at 2 from each lung
R and L : sup/inferior on heart
L: carries high O2 blood to L atrium
pulmonary circulation:
bronchial a L:
starts at thoracic aorta
supply lung substance itself!
pericaridum
surrounds heart and proximal parts of great vessels
pericardium F
protects and stabilizes heart and secretes serous fluid to create friction-free movement of the heart
types of pericardium
parietal -> fibrous and serous
visceral
pareital fibrous pericaridum
outermost layer -> tough!
continuous with central tendon of diaphragm and tunica adventitia of IVC
continuous sup. w/ tunica adventitia of great vessels -> ascending aorta, pulm. trunk, SVC, pulm v.
serous parietal pericardium
L and F
L: mesothelial lining on inner surface of fibrous parietal layer
F: secretes serous fluid
visceral pericardium
directly on heart -> fatty layer
serous in nature
continuous w/ serous layer of parietal pericardium @ root of great vessels
pericardial cavity L and F
L: potential space b/w parietal and visceral layers of serous pericardium.
F: facilitates frictionless movement of heart (contains serous fluid)
pericardial sinuses L
inside pericardial cavity
L of oblique pericardial sinus
recess on post. surface of heart, inferior to pulm v
L of transverse pericardial sinus
passage post. to ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk, ant. to SVC
used to access great vessels for heart bypass
pericardial neurovascular structures L
plane b/w fibrous pericardium and mediastinal pleura
pericardial neurovascular structures relationship to root of lung:
pass ant. to root of lung
pericardial neurovascular structures a and n
a: pericardiacophrenic a: internal thoracic a runs w/ phrenic n
n: phrenic n -> origin = VPR C3-C5. innervates thoracic diaphragm
SVC L
sits to the R of the aorta. in vertical line with IVC as they enter R atrium.
furthest R and post
SVC is union of what
R and L brachiocephalic veins
SVC drains
ALL structures sup. to thoracic diaphragm EXCEPT heart and lungs
SVC empties into
R atrium
IVC L
sits to the R of the aorta. hard to see
IVC is the union of what
R and L common iliac Veins
IVC drains
lower limbs, abs, abdominal viscera
IVC empties into
R atrium
origin of ascending aorta
L ventricle - extends to beginning of aortic arch
branches of ascending aorta
R/L coronary a
pulmonary trunk origin
R ventricle
pulmonary trunk L
ant and to the L of the ascending aorta
pulmonary trunk branches
R/L pulmonary a
pulmonary trunk ligament
ligamentum arteriosum
ligamentum arteriosum is
circulatory modifcation b/w pulm. trunk and aorta.
landmark: L recurrent laryngeal n. loops around aortic arch
pulmonary veins origin and termination
origin: lungs
terminates: drain into L atrium
4 of them!
what does the cardiac skeleton do
keeps valves open and from being overly distended