thorax Flashcards
1
Q
sternal angle is at which rib
A
rib 2
2
Q
what represents a good landmark on the sternum
A
sternal angle
3
Q
bottom of sternum is called
A
xiphoid process
4
Q
true ribs
A
ribs 1-7
5
Q
false ribs
A
ribs 8-10
6
Q
floating ribs
A
ribs 11-12
7
Q
what does the tubercle of the head of the rib articulate with
A
transverse process of vertebrae
8
Q
subcostal groove
A
houses veins, arteries, and nerves
9
Q
costochondral joint
A
rib to costal cartilage
10
Q
sternocostal joint
A
sternum and costal cartilage
11
Q
costovertebral joint
A
rib with vertebra
12
Q
atypical rib
A
1st rib
13
Q
muscles of the chest wall allow for
A
increased dynamic deeper breathing or faster expansion
14
Q
intrinsic muscles of the thorax
A
- external intercostals
- internal intercostals
- innermost intercostals
15
Q
fiber direction of external intercostals
A
down and towards midline
