Muscles & Joints of Thorax & Trunk

Question 1

Thoracic Cavity

Answer 1

Vertebrae, Ribs, Sternum - protects organs, framework for muscle attachment

Question 2

Joints of the Thorax - Ribs to Sternum (anterior)

Answer 2

Sternocostal, Costochondral, Interchondral

Question 3

Joints of the Thorax - Ribs to Sternum (posterior)

Answer 3

Costovertebral, Costotransverse

Question 4

Diaphragm

Answer 4

Contraction - it flattens

Relaxes - dome shaped

Question 5

Trunk Muscles - Abdominals

Answer 5

Rectus abdominus
External Obliques - 'Opposite side' rotators
Internal Obliques - 'Same side' rotators
- Flexion & Rotation
- Compress abdomen
Extensors
Erector Spinae
- Support vertebral column

Question 6

Breakfast at 7, Lunch at 12, Dinner at 5

Answer 6

Different numbers of the the different types/sections of vertebrae