structure and functions

Question 1

portion of the body extending from the base of the neck superiorly to the level to the level of the diaphragm inferiorly

Answer 1

thorax

Question 2

distal portion of the trachea and the bronchi are located in the thorax and constitute the lower respiratory system

Answer 2

lungs

Question 3

outer structure of the thorax

Answer 3

thoracic cage

Question 4

contains the respiratory components

Answer 4

thoracic cavity

Question 5

provides support and protection for many important organs , including those of the respiratory systems

Answer 5

thoracic cage

Question 6

lies in the center of the chest anteriorly

Answer 6

sternum or breastbone

Question 7

three parts of the sternum or breastbone

Answer 7

manubrium, body and xiphoid process

Question 8

connects laterally with the clavicles (collarbones)

Answer 8

manubrium

Question 9

a u shaped indentation located on the superior border of the manubrium and an important landmark known as

Answer 9

Suprasternal notch

Question 10

a bony ridge can be palpated at the point where the manubrium articulates with the body of the sternum, this landmark often referred to as

Answer 10

sternal angle (or angle of louis)

Question 11

curves up immediately under the clavicles so that only a small portions of these ribs and the first interspaces are palpable.

Answer 11

first pair of ribs

Question 12

are easily located adjacent to the sternal angle

Answer 12

second ribs and intercostal spaces

Question 13

connect to the cartilages of the pair lying superior to them rather than to the sternum

Answer 13

seven through ten pair of ribs

Question 14

this configuration forms an angle between the right and left costal margins meeting at the level of the xiphoid process; inportant dmark of the assessment this angle is commonly referred to as

Answer 14

costal angle

Question 15

the 11th and 12th pairs of ribs are called __ because they do not to either the sternum or or another pair of ribs anteriorly

Answer 15

floating ribs

Question 16

the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) also called the ___ can be easily felt when the clients neck flexed

Answer 16

vertebra prominens

Question 17

the posterior thorax includes the ____ which extend through the inferior angle of the scapulae when the arms are at the clients side

Answer 17

vertebral (or spinal) line and the right and left scapular lines

Question 18

what are the three parallel lines of thorax?

Answer 18

mid-axillary line
anterior axillary line
posterior axillary line

Question 19

runs from the apex of the axillae to the level of 12th rib

Answer 19

mid-axillary line

Question 20

extends from the anterior axillary fold along the anterolateral aspect of the thorax

Answer 20

anterior axillary line

Question 21

runs from the posterior axillary fold down the posterolateral aspect of the chest wall

Answer 21

posterior axillary line