Thoracic cage, Intercostal Space, Diaphragm Flashcards
1
Q
What are the margins of the superior thoracic aperature?
A
1st rib, Manubrium, T1 vertebrae, 1st costal cartilage
2
Q
What passes through the thoracic inlet?
A
Oesophagus, Blood vessels, nerves, trachea
3
Q
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
A
Characterised by a cervical rib which may compress the lower trunk of the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery
4
Q
What are the margins of the inferior thoracic aperature?
A
T12 vertebrae, 11th and 12th ribs, ribs 7-10, Xiphisternum
5
Q
What muscle encloses the thoracic outlet?
A
Diaphragm