Thorax: bones Flashcards
1
Q
Identify on skeleton bony landmarks of the thoracic region including thoracic vertebrae, sternum, ribs.
A
2
Q
name some of the important surface landmark vertebrae:
A
C7 - (vertebrae prominent) first palpable spinous process
T2 - superior angle of the scapula
T3 - the root of the spine of the scapula
T7 - the inferior angle of the scapula
T12 - the midpoint between the inferior angle of the scapula and the top of the iliac bone along the scapular line
L4 - highest point at the iliac crest
3
Q
Identify surface markings of bony landmarks
–jugular notch,
- sternal angle
- xiphisternum,
- costal margins,
- thoracic vertebral levels.
A
Jugular notch - T2/3
the sternal angle - T4/5
Xiphisternal joint- T8/9
– Xiphisternum - T9
4
Q
what is the order of the vertebrae?
A
C1-7 (cervical)
T1-12 (thoracic)
L1-5 (lumbar)
S1-5 (sacrum)
