Thorax Flashcards

1
Q

The jugular notch is at —– level in males and females respectively?

A

T2
T3

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2
Q

The sternal angle of louis is formed by and at the level of ……

A

Manubriosternal joint at T4/T5

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3
Q

In adolescents and young adults, the three sternal parts are joined by?

A

Synchodrosis 1°cartilagenous joint

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4
Q

The sternal body is located opposite to?

A

T5-T9

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5
Q

The sternal body is made up of ……. Parts called sternebrae and articulate by ?

A

4 parts
Synchodroses

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6
Q

The transverse ridges on the anterior surface of the sternal body represent?

A

The line of fusion between the 4 parts : synostosis

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7
Q

The 4 parts of the sternum fuse from the Superior borderT/F

A

False
Inferior border

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8
Q

The sternebrae fuse from puberty to ………

A

Age 25

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9
Q

The sternal body articulates directly with ? And paired articulation with ?

A

Direct articulation - 3rd - 7th rib
Paired articulation -@ manubrosternal joint - 2nd rib

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10
Q

The xiphoid process is cartilaginous at childhood but ossifies at

A

Age 40

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11
Q

The manubrosternal joint is a synchondrosis but later ossified

A

Yes, my darling.
Keep moving 💞

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12
Q

The xiphisternal joint serves as a landmark for?

A

The inferior border of the heart
The upper limit of the liver
Location of central. tendon of the diaphragm

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13
Q

The xiphoisternal joint forms is the site for infrasternal or subcostal angle, so tell me , what is the infrasternal angle?

A

This is the angle formed by the meeting of the costal cartilages of the 7th-10th ribs at the side of the xiphoid bones

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14
Q

Xiphoid process is found at the level of ??

A

T10 vertebrae

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