THORAX POSTERIOR AND ANTERIOR

Question 1

identifies the portion of the body extending from the base of the neck
superiorly to the level of the diaphragm inferiorly

Answer 1

Thorax

Question 2

The
outer structure of the thorax is referred to as

Answer 2

Thoracic cage

Question 3

The lungs, distal portion of the trachea,
and the bronchi are located in the

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thorax and constitute the lower respiratory system.

Question 4

contains
the respiratory components

Answer 4

Thoracic cavity

Question 5

The thoracic cage is constructed of the (5)

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sternum, 12 pairs of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae,
muscles, and cartilage.

Question 6

The —– or —- lies in the center o the chest anteriorly and is divided into three parts

Answer 6

Sternum or breastbone

Question 7

Sternum is divided into 3 parts what are those

Answer 7

manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process.

Question 8

connects laterally
with the clavicles (collarbones) and the first two pairs of ribs.

Answer 8

Manubrium

Question 9

The clavicles extend from

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manubrium to the acromion of the scapula

Question 10

A U-shaped indentation located on the superior border of the manubrium is an important
landmark known as the

Answer 10

suprasternal notch.

Question 11

bony ridge can be palpated at the point where the manubrium articulates with the body of
the sternum.

Answer 11

Sternal angle/ angle of louis

Question 12

location of the second pair of ribs and becomes a reference point for counting ribs and
intercostal spaces.

Answer 12

Angle of louis

Question 13

The 12 pairs of ribs constitute the main structure of the thoracic cage. They are numbered

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superiorly to inferiorly,

Question 14

Anteriorly, the
first seven pairs articulate with the

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sternum by way of costal cartilages.

Question 15

The first pair of ribs
curves up immediately under the clavicles so that only a small portion of these ribs and the
first interspaces are

Answer 15

Palpable

Question 15

The second ribs and intercostal spaces are easily located

Answer 15

adjacent to the sternal angle.

Question 15

If the degree of costal angle becomes higher than —- it could indicated as —

Answer 15

90, emphysema

Question 15

Ribs two through six are easy to count anteriorly because

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their articulation with the sternal body

Question 16

connect to the cartilages of the pair lying
superior to them rather than to the sternum

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Ribs 7-10

Question 16

Where is the 11th and 12th ribs attached to

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Posterior vertebra and the tips are palpable

Question 16

Degree of costal angle

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90

Question 16

Aka floating ribs

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11th and 12th

Question 16

The spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7), also
called the

Answer 16

vertebra prominens

Question 16

When counting the spinous processes, it is helpful to know that they align with their
corresponding ribs only to the

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fourth thoracic vertebra (T4)

Question 16

Each pair of ribs articulates with its respective

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thoracic vertebra

Question 16

Ribs 7-10 forms an angle meeting to the level of

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Xiphoid process- costal angle

Question 17

How will you assess the c7

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Clients neck flexed

Question 17

After this, the spinous processes angle downward from their own vertebral body and can be

Answer 17

palpated over the vertebral body and rib below.

Question 18

The lower tip of each scapula is at the level of

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seventh or eighth rib when the arms are at the client’s side

Question 19

Why do the examiner uses imaginary lines

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to describe a location around the circumference of the chest wall

Question 19

The imaginary lines in the anterior chest is known as

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midsternal line and the right and left midclavicular lines

Question 20

The posterior thorax includes

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vertebral (or spinal) line and the right and left scapular lines

Question 21

The midaxillary line runs from the

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apex of the axillae to the level of the 12th rib.

Question 22

The anterior axillary line extends from

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axillary fold along the anterolateral aspect of the thorax

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posterior axillary line runs from

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posterior axillary fold down the posterolateral aspect of the chest wall

Question 23

The thoracic cavity consists 3

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mediastinum and the lungs and is lined by the pleural membranes

Question 24

Mediastinum contains 5

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trachea, bronchi, esophagus, heart, and great vessels.

Question 24

refers to a central area in the thoracic cavity

Answer 24

Mediastinum

Question 25

The lungs lie on each side of the mediastinum. T or F

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True

Question 26

is a flexible structure that lies anterior to the esophagus

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trachea

Question 27

Trachea begins from and size

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cricoid cartilage in the neck, and is approximately 10 to 12 cm long in an adult

Question 28

C-shaped rings of --- compose the trachea

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Hyaline cartilage

Question 29

they help to maintain its shape and prevent its collapse during respiration.

Answer 29

Hyaline Cartilage