Thorax Regions And Membranes Flashcards

1
Q

What is the anatomical term for the anterior thoracic region on the midline?

A

Sternal region

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2
Q

What is the anatomical region surrounding the nipple on the anterior thorax?

A

Mammary region

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3
Q

What is the anatomical region found on superior lateral aspect of the anterior thorax?

A

Pectoral region

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4
Q

What is the anatomical term for what is commonly called the armpit?

A

Axilla, axillary region

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5
Q

What is the junction between the manubruim and the body of the sternum?

A

Sternal angle

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6
Q

What is the imaginary line extending inferior from the middle of the clavicle?

A

Midclavicular line

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7
Q

What is the imaginary line extending down the lateral aspect of the chest In the axillary region?

A

Midaxillary line

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8
Q

On the center of the breast what is the cylindrical projection containing numerous openings of excretory ducts that transport milk?

A

Nipple

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9
Q

What is the pigmented area around the nipple?

A

Areola

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10
Q

What is the extension of the breast that extends laterally toward the axilla (side boob) ?

A

Axillary tail/process

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11
Q

What structures give the areola an uneven and grainy appearance?

A

Areolar glands

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12
Q

What internal structures of the breast extend from the deep fascia overlying the pectoralis major to the skin?

A

Suspensory ligaments

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13
Q

Tiny ducts from the alveoli and lobules of the breast merge to form what structures?

A

Lactiferous ducts

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14
Q

As each lactiferous duct approaches the nipple it expands to form what structure?

A

Lactiferous sinus

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15
Q

What body cavity arises from a space called the coelom that forms during embryonic development?

A

Ventral cavity

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16
Q

What muscular partition separates the ventral cavity into two smaller cavities?

A

Diaphragm

17
Q

What type of membrane lines the ventral cavity?

A

Serous membranes

18
Q

Of the membranes that line the ventral cavity what layer adheres to the internal surface of the body wall?

A

Parietal layer

19
Q

Of the membranes that line the ventral cavity what layer adheres to the external surface of the internal organs?

A

Visceral layer

20
Q

What is the potential space between the two layers of the membranes lining the ventral cavity?

A

Serous cavity

21
Q

What is the function of serous fluid?

A

Lubrication

22
Q

What body cavity is surrounded by the ribs and vertebral column and holds the heart and lungs?

A

Thoracic cavity

23
Q

What is the median space within the thoracic cavity?

A

Mediastinum

24
Q

What organs lie within the median space within the thoracic cavity?

A

•Heart
•Thymus
•Esophagus
•Trachea
•Major blood vessels

25
Q

What serous membrane surrounds the heart?

A

Pericardium

26
Q

Of the membrane surrounding the heart what portion forms the sac surrounding the heart?

A

Parietal pericardium

27
Q

Of the membrane surrounding the heart what portion forms the hearts external surface?

A

Visceral pericardium

28
Q

What is the potential space surrounding the heart?

A

Pericardial cavity

29
Q

What serous membrane is associated with the lungs?

A

Pleural membrane

30
Q

Of the serous membrane associated with the lungs what portion adheres to the internal thoracic wall?

A

Parietal pleura

31
Q

Of the serous membrane associated with the lungs what portion adheres directly to the lungs?

A

Visceral pleura

32
Q

What is the potential space between the lungs and the thoracic wall?

A

Pleural cavity