Ribs Flashcards

1
Q

What part of the rib articulates with the thoracic vertebrae body?

A

the head

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2
Q

What does the tubercle of the rib articulate with?

A

the transverse process of the corresponding vertebra

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3
Q

Where do you palpate ribs posteriorly?

A

at the costal angle

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4
Q

What are the atypical ribs?

A

1,2,11,12 and sometimes 10

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5
Q

What is the insertion of the anterior scalene?

A

superior surface of 1st rib

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6
Q

what is the insertion of the middle scalene?

A

superior surface of 1st rib

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7
Q

what is the insertion of the posterior scalene?

A

2nd rib

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8
Q

What is the origin of the pectoralis minor muscles?

A

ribs 3 4 and 5

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9
Q

what is the insertion of the serratus anterior muscle?

A

ribs 2-8

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10
Q

What are the motions of the 11 and 12th ribs?

A

Caliper motion

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11
Q

What diameter increases with the bucket handle motion?

A

transverse diameter

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12
Q

what diameter increases with the pump handle motion?

A

anterior/posterior diameter

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13
Q

What ribs move by the bucket handle motion?

A

ribs 1-2, 8-10

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14
Q

what ribs move by the pump handle motion?

A

ribs 3-7

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15
Q

What is the caliper motion of ribs 11-12 with inhalation?

A

downward and posteriorly

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16
Q

what is the caliper motion of ribs 11-12 with exhalation?

A

upward and superior

17
Q

What happens to the posterior aspect of the left 6th rib when T5 is rotated to the left (on T6)?

A

posterior aspect turns externally

18
Q

what happens to the anterior aspect of the left 6th rib when T5 is rotated to the left (on T6)?

A

anterior aspect is more flat with its inferior border sharp

19
Q

What happens to the posterior aspect of the right 6th rib when T5 is rotated to the left?

A

turns internally

20
Q

what happens to the anterior aspect of the right 6th rib when T5 is rotated to the left?

A

its superior margin is accentuated

21
Q

What is torsional movement caused by?

A

articulation at the inferior costal facet

22
Q

How do you treat an inhaled 1-10 rib?

A

depress the key rib with exhalation

23
Q

how do you treat an inhaled 11-12 rib?

A

use the quadratus lumborum

24
Q

how do you treat an exhaled rib 1?

A

anterior/middle scalene

25
Q

how do you treat an exhaled rib 2?

A

posterior scalene

26
Q

how do you treat an exhaled ribs 3-5?

A

pectoralis minor

27
Q

how do you treat an exhaled rib 6-8?

A

serratus anterior

28
Q

how do you treat an exhaled rib 9-10?

A

latissimus dorsi

29
Q

how do you treat an exhaled rib 11-12?

A

quadratus lumborum