Thorax I

Question 1

How many pair of ribs is. the bony thorax made up of?

Answer 1

12

Question 2

How many sections is the bony thorax divided into?

Answer 2

5

Question 3

What type of system is the bony thorax and what does it aid?

Answer 3

Protective system as well as aiding in expansion

Question 4

What may some patients complain of in upper epigastric region where the xiphoid process is?

Answer 4

Some patients complain of lump in upper epigastric region, due to calcification of xiphoid process

Question 5

What are true ribs and what ribs are they?

Answer 5

True ribs attach directly to the sternum

Ribs 1-7

Question 6

What are false ribs and what ribs are they?

Answer 6

These are ribs that fuse together to come together and join to the sternum
Ribs 8-10

Question 7

What are floating ribs and what ribs are they?

Answer 7

These are the lowermost ribs that are attached only to vertebrae, and not to sternum
Ribs 11-12

Question 8

What is the superior thoracic aperture also known as and what does it emphasise the importance of?

Answer 8

Superior thoracic aperture known anatomically as the “thoracic inlet,” but clinically as the “thoracic outlet” emphasizing the important nerves and arteries that pass from the thorax to the neck and upper limb.

Question 9

What does the superior thoracic aperture allow the passage of?

Answer 9

It allows for the passage of nerves, vessels, and viscera from the neck into the thoracic cavity.

Question 10

Why are the anatomical positions important in the superior thoracic aperture?

Answer 10

Anatomical positions important when planning surgeries or procedures

Question 11

What does the spinous process angle in thoracic vertebrae allow?

Answer 11

Spinous process angle allows forward flexion and movement of thoracic rib cage

Question 12

What does the vertebral notch in thoracic vertebrae allow?

Answer 12

Vertebral notch allows nerve to come out in between to connect to spinal cord