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Thoracic cage and mechanics of breathing Flashcards

1
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what level is the suprasternal notch?

A

T2/3

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2
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what level is the sternal angle of Louis?

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T4/5

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3
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what level is the inferior angle of scapula?

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T8

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4
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what level is xiphisternum

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T9

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5
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what level is the lowest part of costal margin, 10th rib?

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L3

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6
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what are false ribs?

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free ribs - 11 and 12

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7
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what are true ribs?

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7,8,9

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8
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which ribs are most likely to fracture?

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7-10

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9
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which ribs are least likely to fracture?

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1 and 2 and 11 and 12

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10
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where is the weakest part of the rib?

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middle/ side

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11
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fracture caused by coughing

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pathological fracture

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12
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rib fractures in children

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rare because bones are elastic and flexible

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13
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what do the lower ribs protect?

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liver, spleen, diaphragm, abdominal viscera

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14
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thoracic outlet syndrome

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C8 and T1 become compressed in the thoracic outlet, affecting the ulnar nerve . Unable to do fine movements of hand and flexion at wrist . Causes tingling in hands, white/ pale arms if subclavian artery compressed or blue arm if subclavian vein compressed

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15
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where is the apex of the lung?

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comes out above clavicle

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16
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what could obstruct the superior thoracic aperture?

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extra ribs (cervical) above 1st rib
abnormal tight band connecting the spine to the ribs
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17
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anatomy of thoracic vertebrae

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12 thoracic vertebrae
medium sized
main function - to articulate with the ribs
each thoracic vertebra has 2 demi facets
costal facet is on the transverse process except T11 and 12 which articulate with the tubercle of the rib

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18
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Pressures at rest

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atmospheric = 760mmHg
Alveolar pressure = 760mmHg
Intrapleural pressure = 756mmHg

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19
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pressures during inhalation

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atmospheric = 760mmHg
Alveolar = 758mmHg
Intrapleural = 754mmHg
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20
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level of diaphragm

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T9 posteriorly
anteriorly level of 5th rib
higher on left due to the liver

21
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diaphragmatic movement

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increases vertical diameter of thoracic cavity .
contraction during inspiration causes it to flatten and moves downward leading to increase in the vertical diameter of thoracic cavity .

22
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what are the most active muscle group in breathing?

A

diaphragm/ skirt

23
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Inspiratory muscles during quiet breathing

A

diaphragm

external intercostals stabilise rib cage and move ribs up and out to increase diameter of thorax .

24
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Inspiratory muscles during increasing effort

A

diaphragm
external intercostals move the ribcage up and out
neck muscles pull ribcage upwards
sternocleidomastoid elevate sternum and scalenus major and minor muscles elevate first 2 ribs and sternum
shoulder muscles will pull rib cage outwards > pecs and lat dorsi

25
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what are the muscles of inspiration?

A 
diaphragm
external intercostals
accessory muscles= sternocleidomastoid, anterior, middle and posterior scalenes 
pectoralis major and minor 
serratus anterior
26
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expiratory muscles in quiet breathing

A

elastic recoil of tissues - chest wall and lungs. Normal exhalation is a passive process

27
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expiratory muscles in increasing effort

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becomes an active process and involves internal intercostals and abdominal wall muscles

28
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what muscles are involved in expiration

A

internal and innermost intercostals

accessory muscles = rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis, external and internal oblique

29
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what do the internal and innermost intercostals do in expiration

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internal = depress interosseus parts of ribs during forced expiration
elevate interchondral parts of ribs during forced expiration

30
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what do the accessory muscles of expiration do in expiration?

A

fix costal margin and increase intra-abdominal pressure

31
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mechanics of movement

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pump handle movement - increases the antero-posterior diameter of thoracic cavity. Upward movement of the upper ribs move the sternum upward and outward and increases the antero-posterior diameter of thoracic cavity .
bucket handle movement = increases the transverse diameter of the thoracic cavity . Upward and outward movements of the middle and lower ribs increase the transverse or lateral diameter of thoracic cavity .

32
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what are the most active muscle groups in the pump handle movement?

A

intercostals

33
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what are the most active muscle groups in the bucket handle movement?

A

intercostals

34
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what innervates the diaphragm?

A

phrenic nerves

35
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what innervates the intercostal muscles?

A

segmental thoracic nerves

36
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what is the nerve root of the phrenic nerve?

37
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upper and lower surfaces of ribs

A 
upper = blunt
lower = sharp
38
Q

fractured rib from coughing

A

pathological rib fracture

39
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cervical pleura

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above first rib

40
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structure of pleura

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cervical pleura above first rib
space for root of lung
pleura named based on what it is touching

41
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what goes through the diaphragm?

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inferior vena cava
oesophagus
aorta

42
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Azygos system

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veins that drain the thoracic wall and upper lumbar region via the lumbar veins and posterior intercostal veins

43
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what type of muscle is the diaphragm?

A

fast twitch

44
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not exercising with a respiratory condition

A

may use all the breathing muscles despite not exercising .

45
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thoracic interventions

A

go above rib for pleural fluid
insert chest drain above rib to avoid the artery and vein
at anaesthetise the rib insert needle below the rib to hit the nerve

46
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phrenic nerve palsy

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causes hemidiaphragm, one side raises up

47
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Injury to C5

A

patient will still be able to breathe but not move anything else

48
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Injury to C2

A

no movement

patient will have to be on ventilator

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