QUIZ (NECK - PELVIS) Flashcards
occupies the region between the skull and the thorax.
Its upper limit being defined by an imaginary line extending from the inferior border of the symphysis mentis to the external occipital protuberance.
Neck
consist of two lateral lobes connected together at the lower third by a narrow median portion called the “isthmus”.
Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland develops as a tubular invagination from the root of the tongue called the
foramen cecum
actually two physiologically active hormones known as T4 (Thyroxine) and T3 (Triiodothyronine).
to control the rate of body metabolism and cellular oxidatio
Thyroid hormone (TH)
Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone leads to a condition of mental and physical sluggishness, which is called
“Hypothyroidism or Myxedema
Hypersecretion of TH causes elevated metabolic rate, nervousness, weight loss, sweating and irregular heartbeat and is called
Hyperthyroidism or Grave’s disease
are found embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.
Typically there are two small oval glands on each lobe.
They secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), the most important regulator of calcium balance of the blood.
Parathyroid Glands
stimulates the kidneys to convert vitamin D to its active D3 form, calcitriol, which is required for the absorption of calcium from food
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
serves as the passage of both air and food and is common to the respiratory and digestive systems
approximately 5 inches (13cm) in length
Pharynx/Throat
Pharyngeal cavity is subdivided into
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx/Laryngeal part
is the organ of voice. It serves also as the air passage between the pharynx and the trachea. It is a movable tubular structure approximately 1 ½ inches (4cm) in length.
suspended from the hyoid bone and extends from the level of the superior margin
LARYNX
is the organ of voice. It serves also as the air passage between the pharynx and the trachea. It is a movable tubular structure approximately 1 ½ inches (4cm) in length.
suspended from the hyoid bone and extends from the level of the superior margin
LARYNX
Larynx is composed of 9 Cartilages
3 Single 3 Paired
1. Epiglottis 1. Arytenoid
2. Thyroid cartilage 2. Corniculate
3. Cricoid cartilage 3. Cuneiform
The two most prominent are the large shield-shaped____________, whose anterior medial laryngeal prominence is commonly referred to as Adam’s apple, and the inferiorly located, ring-shaped cricoid cartilage, whose widest dimension faces posteriorly.
thyroid cartilage
The epiglottis sometimes referred to as the
__________ forms a lid over the larynx when we swallow.
“Guardian of the airways”,
The mucous membrane of the larynx is thrown into two pairs of folds
the upper vestibular folds, or the false vocal cords
and the lower vocal folds, or true vocal cords,
– is a flat leaf-like plate of cartilage with free upper border that projects back from the anterior wall of the pharynx below the root of the tongue.
Epiglottis
is the largest of its group which forms the laryngeal prominence or the “Adams apple” at the level of C5.
Thyroid Cartilage
– is the second largest of the group and is connected to the first ring of the trachea.
Cricoid Cartilage
is formed in the midline behind the twelve thoracic vertebrae, by a sternum in front. 12 pairs of ribs and 12 pairs of costal cartilages complete the framework behind, laterally and in front. Its cone-shaped cage-like structure protects the organs of the thoracic cavity including the critically important heart and lungs
THORACIC CAGE
Bones of the Thorax are composed primarily of:
Sternum or Breast bone
12 Thoracic vertebrae
12 pairs of ribs.
is a typical flat bone, is a result of the fusion of three bones—the manubrium, body and xiphoid process.
It is attached to the 1st seven pairs of ribs.
Sternum
PARTS OF THE STERNUM
MANUBRIUM
BODY OF STERNUM/GLADIOLUS
XIPHOID/ENSIFORM PROCESS
SUPRA-SSTERNAL/JUGULAR NOTCH
CLAVICULAR NOTCHES
COSTAL NOTCHES
Sternal Angle / Angle of Lewis
– is the upper segment which in early life is separated from the body by cartilage but later it fuses with the body.
Manubrium
– is that part that extend from the manubrium to the Xiphoid process
Body of the Sternum/ Gladiolus
– is the lower pointed end below the body at the level of T10.
Xiphoid / Ensiform Process
– is the concave upper border of the manubrium at the level of T3.
Supra-Sternal / Jugular Notch
– are depressions found at each lateral border of the supra-sternal notch.
- Clavicular notch and the medial end of the clavicle form the Sterno-Clavicular joint.
Clavicular Notches
– are depressions on each lateral margin of the sternum which articulate with the costal cartilages.
Costal Notches
– is the prominent transverse ridge at the junction of the manubrium and the body of the sternum at the level of T4-T5.
Sternal Angle / Angle of Lewis
are flat curved bones that form part of the posterior wall, the entire lateral wall and part of the anterior wall of the thorax
RIBS
The Lower five (5) pairs are called
“False Ribs”.
The eleventh and twelfth ribs have short costal cartilages which are unattached at their anterior ends and so they are called
“Floating Ribs”
PARTS OF RIBS
HEAD
NECK
TUBERCLE
ARTICULAR FACET
SHAFT
ANTERIOR OR STERNAL END
– is the slightly expanded posterior end which articulate with the pits on the adjacent border of the vertebra
Head