Objective 3 - Ribs Flashcards
1
Q
True Ribs
A
Ribs 1-7 : attach to sternum through costal cartilages
2
Q
False Ribs
A
Ribs 8-12: do not attach directly to sternum
3
Q
Floating Ribs
A
Ribs 11&12: unattached anteriorly
4
Q
Rib motion: Ribs 1-5
A
Pump handle
5
Q
Rib motion: Ribs 6-10
A
Bucket handle
6
Q
Rib motion: Ribs 11-12
A
Caliper
7
Q
Inhaled ribs: treatment?
A
Ribs will move cephalad during INhalation
Treat lowest rib in group
“IN the BOTTOM”
8
Q
Exhaled ribs: treatment?
A
Ribs will move caudad during EXhalation
Treat the top rib in group
“EXit out the TOP”