Mid-Term Exam - Part 1, Basics Flashcards
Sternal Angle
Level of the 2nd rib
Level of the carina
Potential Mobility of the Chest
increases as you move inferior increases as you move anterior Sternum: mobility driven Spine: stability driven the most potential mobility lies along the xiphoid process and the inferior borders of the anterior and lateral ribs
Movement of Ribs 1-7 (costo-transverse joints)
rotate increasing the thoracic dimensions primarily in the anterior and superior directions
upper ribs: primarily anterior and superior
Movement of Ribs 8-10 (costo-transverse joints)
glide increasing thoracic dimensions primarily in a lateral and superior direction
lower ribs: primarily lateral and superior
Spine:
a) Posterior Ligamentous Support
b) Anterior Ligamentous Support
a) three articulations, very stable (superior, lateral and posterior costo-transverse ligaments)
b) one flat articulating surface (ALL)
Sequence of a Normal Breath
Easy onset and subtle rise of the upper abdomen
Lateral costal expansion of the lower chest
Gentle rise of the upper chest primarily in the superior and anterior planes.
Lung Volumes / Capacities (8)
a) Tidal Volume
amount of air moved in and out of the lungs during quiet respiration
Lung Volumes / Capacities (8)
b) Inspiratory Reserve Volume
amount of air moved into lungs above normal tidal inhalation
Lung Volumes / Capacities (8)
c) Expiratory Reserve Volume
the amount of air that can be moved out of the lungs above normal tidal exhalation
Lung Volumes / Capacities (8)
d) Residual Volume
the amount of air that remains in the lungs after forced exhalation
Lung Volumes / Capacities (8)
e) Inspiratory Capacity
Tidal Volume + IRV
Lung Volumes / Capacities (8)
f) Functional Residual Capacity
ERV + Residual Volume
Lung Volumes / Capacities (8)
g) Vital Capacity
ERV + TV + IRV
Lung Volumes / Capacities (8)
h) Total Lung Capacity
IRV + TV + ERV + RV
Minute Ventilation
TV * # of breaths per minute
Upper Airways
Nose, Mouth, Pharynx, Larynx
Cleanse, Head, Humidity
Resonance for Phonation
Lower Airways
Conducting Airways: Trachea, Right Mainstem Bronchi (3), Left Mainstem Bronchi (2)
approximately 23 generations to reach the respiratory airways
Respiratory Airways: (gas exchange) alveoli
Lung Landmarks
Upper lobes: mostly anterior thorax
Middle lobe & Left lingula: tip at mid-axillary line, larger part anterior around level of the nipple line
Lower lobes: mostly posterior thorax, beneath the spine of the scapulae.
Respiratory Centers
Respiratory Center: medulla - not quite normal breathing
Apneustic Center: pons - inspiratory gasps
Pneumotaxic Center: pons - balances the above 2