Thoracic Spine & Breathing Mechanics Flashcards
Name the three bones which contribute towards the formation of the sternum.
Manubrium, sternum, xiphoid
Which two structures are located posterior to the manubrium?
Aortic Arch, thymus
Dorsal scapular nerve supplies
Levator scapulae & Rhomboids Major/Minor
What type of bone is the sternum?
Flat bone
The superior aspect of the manubrium is concave, producing a depression known as?
Sternal notch
The manubrium and sternum articulate to form what type of joint?
Manubriosternal joint
Cartilagninous joint
What is an alternative name for the sternum?
Gladiolus
The gladiolus articulates with the xiphoid process to form which joint?
Xiphisternal joint
Cartilagnious joint
Which ribs articulate with the manubrium?
1st & 2nd
Which ribs articulate with the gladiolus?
Ribs 2 to 6
Which rib articulates with the xiphoid process
Rib 7
Which condition is associated with inflammation of costo cartilage of the ribs?
costochondritis
tietze’s
Which ribs are atypical?
Rib 1,2,10,11,12
Why is the 1st rib is considered to be atypical?
It is shorter and wider than the other ribs
It only articulates with the T1 (the corresponding vertebrae)
The superior surface is marked with two grooves, which make way for the sub-clavian artery and vein.
Scalene tubercle seperates the two grooves.
Why is the 2nd rib is considered to be atypical?
It contains a roughened area on its upper surface which acts as an attachment site for the serratus anterior.
Why is the 10th rib is considered to be atypical?
The rib head only contains one facet for articulating with T10.
Why is the 11/12th rib is considered to be atypical?
They have no neck, therefore do not articulate with the TP.
The rib head contains only one facet for articulation with the corresponding vertebrae.
Which ribs are typical?
Ribs 3 to 9
Describe the posterior articulation of the ribs
Costotransverse junction
Articulation between the tubercle of the rib and the transverse costal facet
Costovertebral junction
Articulation between the head of the rib and the corresponding vertebrae and the body of the vertebrae superiorly
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm
Phrenic, C3,4,5
The diaphragm is in line with which thoracic vertebrae?
T10
What is the origin of the diaphrgam?
Internal surface of the xiphoid process (Sternal)
Internal surface of the lower six ribs (Costal)
L1 to L3
Which is the right dome of the diaphragm higher in comparison to the left?
Due to the presence of the liver.
Name the three apertures of the diaphragm and the level that they pierce the diaphragm.
Vena cava (T8) Oesophagus (T10) Aortic Hiatus (T12)