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09/17/2009

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Term
Costovertebral type of joint
Definition
synovial
Term
Costotransverse type of joint
Definition
synovial
Term
Costochondral type of joint
Definition
cartilagenous
Term
Sternocostal type of joint
Definition
synovial
Term
Interchondral type of joint
Definition
synovial w/ thin fibrous capsules
Term
Manubriosternal
Definition
carilaginous
Term
Xiphisternal type of joint
Definition
carilagenous
Term
Thoracic Intervertebral
Definition
carilagenous
Term
Sternoclavicular type of joint
Definition
synovial
Term
What level is sternal angle?
Definition
T4
Term
Manubrium
Definition
T3-T4
Term
Xiphoid level
Definition
T10
Term
Sternal Body
Definition
T5-T9
Term
Ribs corresponding with manubriosternal joint
Definition
2nd rib.
Term
Xiphoid process rib articulation
Definition
7th
Term
True ribs
Definition
1-7
Term
False Ribs
Definition
8-10
Term
Floating Ribs
Definition
11-12
Term
Typical Ribs
Definition
3-10
Term
Atypical Ribs
Definition
1,2,11,12
Term
4th intercostal space
Definition
4-5
Term
External Intercostal Range
Definition
posterior wall lateral to tubercle TO costochonral anteriorly.
Term
Internal Intercostal attachments
Definition
sternum to angle of ribs
Term
Function of Internal Intercostal Muscles
Definition
Depress Ribs
Term
Innermost Intercostals
Definition
is the inner layer of internal intercostal mm. located on lateral aspect of thoracic wall.
Term
What separates the internal intercostals from the innermost intercostals?
Definition
Intercostal n. and vessels.
Term
What is the action of innermost intercostals?
Definition
Possible the same as internal intercostals.
Term
Subcostal Muscles
Definition
Internal surface of lower thoracic wall. Attach to internal angle of rib; fibers run inferior and osterior to insert 1-2 ribs below. Blends with innermost intercostals; probably similar action.
Term
Transversus Thoracis
Definition
Internal Thoracic Wall behind sternum and xiphoid process to which they attach. Fibers run superiorly to attach to posterior surface of costal carilage #2-6.
Term
Function of Transversus Thoracis
Definition
Weak derpression of costal cartilage during expiration; possible proprioceptive function too.
Term
Attachments of diaphragm
Definition
T12 inspire domes come down, expire domes go up.
Term
How do the intercostal nerves starting at T1-T11 travel?
Definition
they go Vein, Artery, Nerve. Superior to Inferior.
Term
Where do posterior intercostal arteries originate from?
Definition
Thoracic Aorta
Term
Where do anterior intercostal arteries originate from?
Definition
Internal thoracic A.
Term
Blood is supplied to the lateral aspect of the thorax by way of...
Definition
Axillary Artery.
Term
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
Definition
Refers to superior aperture nerves & blood vessels enterring base of neck & upper limb. possible compression occurs @ base of neck; costoclavicular space; or subchondral
Term
Orientation of External Intercostals
Definition
move like you are holding your hands in your pockets....sorry guys.
Term
Internal Intercostals
Definition
move perpendicularly to external intercostals.
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