respiration intro Flashcards
the thorax is
the upper part of the trunk
what is enclosed w/in the rib cage
thoracic cavity
what dose the thoracic cavity enclose
mediastinum and lungs
lungs –> respiration
respiration
the process of inspiration and expiration is a complex series of events dependent on the structure and fxn of the thorax and chest wall
rib cage
a resilient, expandable skeletal frame
what is the ribcage constructed of
sternum
ribs
costal cartilage
how is the ribcage supported
vertebral column
forms the posterior wall of the thoracic cavity
purpose of the ribcage
protect the vital organs of the anterior and lateral thorax from trauma
help stiffen and straighten the thoracic spine in 3 ways
3 ways the thoracic spine helps stiffen and straighten the thoracic spine
via the costovertebral joint
increases inertia
provides added strength and energy absorption during trauma
via the costovertebral joint –> ribcage
attaching their ribs and their sternal connections to the vertebrae
they stiffen the thoracic spine
increases inertia –> ribcage
increasing the diameter (fxnal diameter of the spine)
articulations of the ribcage
manubriosternal and xiphisternal joints
costovertebral joint
costotransverse joint
chostochondral joints
chondrosternal joints
interchondral joints
floating ribs
manubriosternal joints
each joint is synchondrosis
it moves as one unit
built for stability
costovertebral joint
the first 2 ways that the ribs attach posteriorly to the vertebral column
costovertebral joint articulation
joint formed by the head of the rib and 2 demifacets found on adjacent thoracic vertebrae
ribs 10-12 costovertebral joints
have only 1 articular facet on their head to articulate w/ one thoracic vertebrae
affects the mobility of those ribs
description of costovertebral joints
a plane synovial joint
composed of slightly convex head of the rib articulating w/ 2 concave demifacets on the thoracic vertebrae
motions at the costovertebral joint
rotation and gliding
ligaments and joint capsule –>costovertebral joint
each surface is joined by a thin fibrous capsule and supplying ligaments
radiate ligament
interosseous ligament
radiate ligament –> costovertebral joint
firmly connects to the capsule and has 3 bands
radiate ligament fxn –> costovertebral joint
hold the head of the rib to the costovertebral joint
interosseous ligament –> costovertebral joint
ribs 2-10
lies w/in the capsule
tethers the head of the rib to the annulus that lies b/w the demifacets
another name for the interosseous ligament
interarticular ligament
the tenth rib is a
transitional rib
can articulate with 1 or 2 demifacets
sometimes has an interosseous ligament