Thoracic Cavity Anatomy

Question 1

The cervical spine lies _________ to the thoracic spine.

Answer 1

Superior

Question 2

Which structure moves during inspiration to increase thoracic capacity?

Answer 2

The diaphragm

Question 3

Which ribs are considered true ribs?

Answer 3

First seven ribs

Question 4

The thymus is located in the:

Answer 4

Mediastinum

Question 5

The trachea lies ________ to the esophagus.

Answer 5

Anterior

Question 6

What role does the xiphoid process serve in the human body?

Answer 6

It serves as an additional supportive anchor for the diaphragm

Question 7

What is the primary function of the diaphragm?

Answer 7

To assist in breathing

Question 8

The lungs lie ________ to the mediastinum.

Answer 8

Lateral

Question 9

Which of the following is a component of the thorax skeleton?

Answer 9

Sternum

Question 10

The trachea is a continuation of the:

Answer 10

Larynx

Question 11

Which of these are called “floating ribs”?

Answer 11

Vertebral

Question 12

All of these structures pass through the diaphragm EXCEPT:

Answer 12

Trachea

Question 13

Which part of the thorax is directly connected to the ribs?

Answer 13

Sternum

Question 14

The lumbar spine lies ________ to the thoracic spine.

Answer 14

Inferior

Question 15

At which vertebral level does the esophageal hiatus occur?

Answer 15

T10

Question 16

Which ribs are directly connected to the sternum?

Answer 16

First seven ribs

Question 17

The thorax is enclosed by the ribs:

Answer 17

Laterally

Question 18

This inner layer of the pleura covers the lungs.

Answer 18

Visceral

Question 19

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Answer 19

Sternum

Question 20

Which is the most superior portion of the sternum?

Answer 20

Manubrium

Question 21

The bronchi are located ________ to the trachea.

Answer 21

Inferior

Question 22

What is the role of the vertebral column in the thorax?

Answer 22

Encloses the chest cavity posterjorly

Question 23

What distinguishes vertebral ribs from other ribs?

Answer 23

They have no anterior attachment to the sternum

Question 24

What is the middle and largest portion of the sternum called?

Answer 24

Body

Question 25

What are vertebrochondral ribs considered as?

Answer 25

False ribs

Question 26

Which of the following are considered true ribs?

Answer 26

Vertebrosternal

Question 27

Which ribs are considered false ribs?

Answer 27

Last two pairs