Thoracic aperture Flashcards
1
Q
Inferior thoracic aperture (thoracic outlet) boundaries
A
T12 vertebra, 11-12th ribs, costal margin, xiphoid process
Diaphragm closes it
2
Q
extrinsic muscles of thoracic wall covers what and actions
A
covers thorax
moves/stabilizes upper limb
assist in movement of ribs during deep INSPIRATION
3
Q
intrinsic muscles action
A
move ribs during RESPIRATION
4
Q
superior thoracic aperture (thoracic inlet) boundaries
A
T1 vertebra, 1st rib, manubrium, sternum
