Respiratory Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
function of thoracic wall
A
protects pleural sac contents
permits movement of respiration
2
Q
the thoracic wall is comprised of
A
sternum (anterior)
vertebrae T1-12 (posterior)
ribs 1 - 12 (laterally)
3
Q
the sternum is made up of
A
manubrium
body
xiphoid process
4
Q
sternomanubrial joint is at
A
T4
5
Q
the sternum has facets for the ______ that articulates with the ______
A
2nd costal cartilage
body of sternum
6
Q
the tubercle joins to the _________
A
transverse process of thoracic vertebrae of the same number at the cost transverse joint
7
Q
the costal sulcus/groove contains
A
intercostal vessels
8
Q
true ribs are
A
1 - 7
9
Q
false ribs are
A
8 - 10
10
Q
floating ribs are
A
11 + 12
