The Thorax (Exam 1) Flashcards
What is the region between the scapulae where the long spinous processes of T vertebrae protrude? Which vertebrae?
withers
T2-T5
Term for thick band of connective tissue between T2-T5 and attach to medial surface of scapula
dorsoscapular ligament
What is the clinical significance of the dorsoscapular ligament?
where supraspinous bursa is located
if becomes infected, ligament causes deviation of infection under skin before getting to skin layer
What are the 2 cutaneous muscles which function for skin twitching?
cutaneous trunci M
cutaneous omobrachialis M
The cutaneous omobrachialis M has fibers that run (horizontal/vertical).
vertical
What 4 nerves are significant in the thorax?
intercostobrachial N
lateral thoracic N
long thoracic N
phrenic N
Intercostobrachial N is (sensory/motor/mixed).
mixed
Intercostobrachial N is motor to ______ and sensory to ______.
cutaneous omobrachialis M
limb/thorax
What does the lateral thoracic N innervate?
cutaneous trunci M
What does the long thoracic N innervate?
serratus ventralis thoracis M
What nerve is easier to find in the male ox b/c it goes all the way down to the prepuce?
lateral thoracic N
What two nerves join together to form the intercostobrachial N?
lateral thoracic N + intercostal N branches (T2/T3)
Superficial thoracic V drains blood into _____ v –> ________ venous system.
thoracodorsal V –> axillary venous system
Clinical significance of superficial thoracic V
= “spur vein”
damage by forceful spurring –> hematoma
Function of scalenus Mm
inspiration
What are the 3 scalenus Mm?
dorsal scalenus
middle scalenus
ventral scalenus
Origin and insertion of dorsal scalenus M
origin: transverse process of C vert
insert: 4th rib
The dorsal scalenus M goes (dorsal/ventral) to the roots of the brachial plexus.
dorsal
Origin & insertion of middle scalenus M
origin: C6
insert: C7
The middle scalenus M goes (dorsal/ventral) to roots of brachial plexus.
dorsal
The middle scalenus M is covered by ____ in cattle.
dorsal scalenus M
Origin & insertion of ventral scalenus M
origin: transverse process of C vert
insert: 1st rib
The ventral scalenus M passes (dorsal/ventral) to the roots of the brachial plexus.
ventral
What nerve originates in the neck, passes through the thoracic inlet, and ends at the diaphragm?
phrenic N
The roots of the phrenic N are seen on which muscle?
ventral scalenus M
External intercostal Mm function vs. Internal intercostal Mm function
external: inspiration
internal: expiration
What nerves innervate the intercostal Mm?
intercostal Nn
(T/F) The external intercostal Mm fill the entire length of the intercostal space.
False - end at costochondral junction
internal intercostal Mm run entire length
What two thoracic wall muscles run caudally & ventrally?
external intercostal Mm
levatores costarum Mm
Levatores costarum Mm origin & insertion
origin: transverse process of T vertebrae
insert: next rib
(T/F) All arteries of the dorsal and ventral intercostal branches come off the aorta.
False (not first 3)
The first 3 dorsal intercostal Aa come off at the ________.
costocervical trunk
The ventral intercostal branches come off of branches of the _______ A.
internal thoracic A
The dorsal intercostal Aa anastomose with the internal thoracic A which splits into _______ A and _______ A.
musculophrenic A
cranial epigastric A
The dorsal intercostal Vv drain into _______ V in ruminants/pig and then into _______.
right azygous V
cranial vena cava
The left dorsal intercostals Vv drain into ______ V and then into ______.
left azygous V
coronary sinus of heart
Which animals have a paired azygous V?
ruminant + pig
What is the mediastinum?
space in thorax between left & right layers of pleura
The mediastinum contains all thoracic structures other than ______.
lungs
Where is the cranial mediastinum located?
between first rib and cranial border of heart