Thoracic Wall Flashcards
What thoracic vertebrae are considered atypical
Vertebrae 1, 9, 10, 11, 12
What is the thoracic wall composed of
Bones
Muscles and fascia
Supportive structures
skin
What are the bones of the thoracic wall
vertebrae
ribs
sternum
What are the functions of the thoracic wall
protection of organs
aid in respiration
Support of upper limb
What vertebral level is scapular spine
T3
What vertebral level is inferior angle of scapula
T7
What vertebral level is 12th rib
T12
What will result form dysfunction of the thoracic vertebrae
Impacts ribs and breathing
What thoracic vertebrae are considered typical
2-8
What are the features of vertebrae 2-9 that make them typical
costal demifacets and facet for tubercle of rib
How do ribs articulate with vertebrae in typical scenarios
articulates with 2 vertebral bodies and the facet on transverse process
Where does the rib articulate with the transverse process
tubercle of rib
How is the first vertebrae atypical
full facet on top and demifacet on bottom
How is 9th vertebrae atypical
demifacet on superior and nothing on inferior
How are 10-12th vertebrae atypical
full facets on superior part, nothing on inferior part
Describe the course of ribs in relation to articulation in front and vertebral level
few spinal levels lower in the front than the back as they travel anterior and inferior to meet the sternum
Which ribs are considered typical
3-9
Which ribs are considered atypical
1,2,10,11,12
How are ribs 3-9 typical ribs
2 spots on head for articulation with demifacet
neck has tubercle for articulation with transverse process
Costal groove for VAN
How is rib 1 atypical
strong curve
flat
lacks angle seen in typical ribs
Tubercle for attachment of scalene muscles
2 grooves for subclavian vein, artery, and brachial plexus
What is the clinical relationship of cervical ribs
can compress subclavian vessels and brachial plexus
What are the borders of the scalene triangle
anterior scalene
middle scalene
rib 1
What structures are contained in the scalene triangle
brachial plexus
subclavian artery
Where do the phrenic nerve and subclavian vein run in relationship to the scalene triangle
in front of anterior scalene
What are signs and symptoms of dysfunction the anterior scalene muscle
abnormal tone lifting first rib impacts blood flow to the limb and innervation
What type of joint is the costovertebral articulation
synovial plane
What type of the joint is the articulation between the first rib and the sternum
primary cartilaginous (synchondrosis fibrocartialginous joint)
What type of movement does the rib 1 allow
not a lot of movement; where pump handle movement originates.
When the first rib moves, what occurs
the whole rib cage moves
What type of joints are the sternocostal articulations (except rib 1)
synovial plane
What type of joints are costochondral joints
primary cartilaginous
What type of joints are interchondral joints
synovial plane
What type of joint is the manurial sternal joint
secondary cartilaginous; symphysis
What are the lines of reference regarding the thorax
mid-axillary
mid-clavicular
scapular
What are the intercostal muscle types
external intercostal
internal intercostal
innermost intercostals
What direction are the fibers of the external intercostal muscles
hands in pocket (superior, posterior, inferior anterior)
What direction are the fibers of the internal intercostal muscles
perpendicular to external intercostals (inferior to superior)
What direction are the fibers of the innermost intercostal muscles
same as the internal intercostals