torso Flashcards

1
Q

kyphosis (hunchback)

A

larger-than-normal thoracic curvature

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2
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lordosis (swayback)

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large-than-normal lumbar curvature

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3
Q

scoliosis

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abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

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4
Q

iliac crest

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superior ridge of hipbone

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5
Q

jugular notch

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located at the top of the sternum

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6
Q

costal cartilage

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cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum

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7
Q

true ribs

A

first seven ribs

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8
Q

false ribs

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ribs 8 through 10

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9
Q

floating ribs

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ribs 11 and 12

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10
Q

intercostal spaces

A

spaces between the ribs

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11
Q

pubic crest

A

superior horizontal ridge on the two pubic bones

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12
Q

rhomboids

A

muscles deep to the trapezius

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13
Q

erector spine

A

vertical spinal muscles

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14
Q

QL (quadratus lumborum)

A

“hip-hiker” muscle

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15
Q

linea alba

A

the vertical seam of the fascial tissue at the abdominal midline

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16
Q

abdominal fascia or aponeurosis

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fascial covering and attachment site for abdominal muscles

17
Q

transversus abdominis

A

deepest abdominal muscle

18
Q

viscera

A

internal organs and tissue

19
Q

inguinal ligament

A

runs from the iliac crest to the pubic crest

20
Q

external obliques

A

most superficial abdominal muscles

21
Q

internal obliques

A

abdominal muscles deep to the external obliques

22
Q

rectus abdominis

A

runs from the pubic crest to the chest

23
Q

diaphragm

A

main breathing muscle

24
Q

intercostals

A

muscles that crisscross the ribs

25
Q

serratus anterior

A

attaches to the ribs and scapula