Thoracic Wall Flashcards
Where is the caval opening?
T8
Where is the esophageal hiatus?
T10
Where is the aortic hiatus?
T12
What is the orientation of the transverse process?
Coronal to sagittal planes from superior to inferior
What are the special thoracic vertebrae?
T1 - one full facet for 1st rib
T9~T12 - no superior demifacet fot T10
T11/T12 - no articular facets on the transverse process
Which ribs dont have demifacets?
I, X, XI, XII
Which ribs have one articular facet in the head?
Rib I, X, XI, and XII
Which ribs have no tubercle in the neck?
Rib Xi and XII
Which rib had a broadened upper surface and impressions?
Rib I
Where is the sternal angle?
2nd rib
Where is the xiphosternal joint?
7th rib
What are the parts of the sternum?
Manubrium, Body, Xiphoid process
How is the intervertebral foramen formed and which structure course through this foramen?
formed by pedicles, spinal nerves go through
What is the costovertebal joint?
Head of ribs and demifacets of vertebral body
What are costotransverse joints?
Rib neck and facet on the transverse process
What is the superior costotransverse ligament?
Superior transverse process to inferior rib neck
What is the lateral/costotansverse ligament connecting
same level trransverse process and rib neck
What are the true ribs?
rib I, Rib II, Rib III~VI, Rib VII
What are the false ribs?
Ribs VIII~X, Rib XI and XII
How many intercostal spaces are there?
11
What is the motion of the upper ribs?s
Pump handle
What is the motion of the lower ribs?
Bucket handle
Which ribs have no articulation anteriorly?
Ribs XI and XII
Which rib articulates with the sternal angle anteriorly?
rib II
C1 only has ______ so it has no dermatome
Somatic motor