thorax and ribcage Flashcards
1
Q
sternal notch is located at which level
A
T2
2
Q
sternal angle (agle of loius) attaches whwere
A
2nd rib and level with T4
3
Q
nipple is at what dermatome
A
T4
4
Q
main motion of thorax
A
rotation
5
Q
primary muscles of respiration
A
diaphragm
intercostals
6
Q
attacments of diaphragm
A
xypoid process, ribs 6-12 on either side, bodeies of intervertebral discs of L1-L3
7
Q
action of intercostals
A
elevate ribs during inspiration
prevent retractions during inspiration
8
Q
secondary muscles of respiration
A
LPS SQuad
lats pec minor scalenes serratus anterior and post quad lumborum
9
Q
muscle attach rib 1 and 2
A
scalenes
10
Q
muscle attach ribs 3-5
A
pec minor
11
Q
muscle attach ribs 6-9
A
serratus anterior
12
Q
rib attach with quad lumborum
A
ribs 12
13
Q
rib attach lats
A
rib 10-11
14
Q
atypical ribs
A
1,2,11,12
if have 1 or 2 in it
15
Q
why is rib1 atypical
A
articulates only with T1 and has no angle
