Thoracic Cage Flashcards
what are the 3 patterns of motion of ribs?
pump handle, bucket handle, caliper
pump handle motion focuses on…
increasing AP diameter of thoracic cage
rib 1 has what kind of motion?
50% pump handle, 50% bucket
ribs 2-6 have primarily what kind of motion?
pump handle
ribs 7-10 predominant motion?
bucket handle
motion of ribs 11 and 12
caliper motion
type one mnemonic?
TONGO:
type one neutral goes opposite
kyphosis allows for what?
greater flexion
where is rotation of thoracic spine greatest?
upper and middle portions
some effects of SD?
decreased chest wall expansion, decrease oxygenation, increase risk of atelectasis (alveolar collapse), visceral function will refer to soma
T1-4 viscerosomatics?
head and neck
T1-6 VS?
heart and lungs
T5-9?
upper abdominal viscera: stomach, duodenum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen
T10-11?
sympathetics to lower abdominal viscera: small intestine, kidney, ureters, gonads, right colon
T12-L2 VS?
sympathetics to remainder of lower abdominal viscera: left colon and pelvic organs