Thoracic and Ribs Flashcards
What level of spine is at inferior angle of scapula?
T7
Where is the spinous process of T5?
T8?
T12?
T5 - half way between
T8 - next level
T12 - same level
Document hard end feel on the right of T4-6
T4-6 N RrSl
What position do you put pt in to test for an extension dysfunction?
Sphinx
Which ribs are considered typical?
3-9
What is respiratory motion of rib 1?
Rib 3?
Rib 9?
Rib 11?
Rib 1 - 50/50
Rib 3 - primarily pump
Rib 9 - primarily bucket handle
Rib 11 - caliper
Which rib do you treat first if you have a group of ribs in an inhalation dysfunction?
The last rib in that group
VS.
If you have an ex you trade up. :)
During inhalation, your patient’s rib stops moving before the patient’s 7th rib. Name dysfunction of 6th rib
6th rib Exhalation dysfunction
What level of spine is at spine of scapula?
T3
Which muscle is often responsible for anterior inhalation rib dysfunctions?
Pectoralis major
What muscle causes most restriction in motion of ribs 11 and 12
Quadratus lumborum
How would you document hard end feel on the right side of T7 that gets better in flexion?
T7 F RrSr