Respiratory Mechanics of Ribs and Diaphragm Flashcards
1
Q
true ribs
A
1-7
2
Q
false ribs
A
8-10
3
Q
floating ribs
A
11-12
4
Q
atypical ribs
A
1,10,11,12 (and 2)
5
Q
rib motion?
A
pump handle 1-5 (lateral transverse process)
bucket handle 6-10 (posterior transverse process)
caliper 11-12
6
Q
pump handle ribs
A
transverse axis
increase AP diameter
7
Q
bucket handle ribs
A
AP axis
increase transverse diameter
8
Q
caliper motion
A
vertical axis
9
Q
rib SD?
A
inhaled or exhaled
10
Q
exhaled rib
A
prominent posteriorly
11
Q
inhaled rib
A
prominent anteriorly
12
Q
BITE
A
bottom inhaled, top exhaled
13
Q
apertures of diaphragm
A
I ate ten eggs at noon.
inferior vena cava 8
esophagus 10
aorta 12
14
Q
abdominal and pelvic diaphragm
A
move together
