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| What makes up the bony thorax? |
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Definition
| The thoracic vertebrae, 12 rib pairs, and the sternum |
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| What are the 3 divisions of ths sternum? |
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Definition
| The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process |
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| What is the upper most border of the sternum named? |
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| What vertebrae level is the jugular notch? |
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| What are two other names for the jugular notch? |
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Definition
| suprasternal or manubrial notch |
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| What is the name of the area at the lower end of the manubrium which joins the body of the sternum? |
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| What vertebral angle is the sternal notch? |
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| What vertebral level corresponds to the xiphoid process? |
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| What verterbral level corresponds to the inferior rib angle? |
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| What is the name of the notch on either side of the manubrium where the clavicle attaches? |
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| What is the name of the joint where the clavicel articulates with the sternum? |
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| What set of ribs attach directly to the sternum? |
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| What is the area between the anterior ribs and the sternum? |
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| What rib sets attach to the 7th costocartilage? |
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Definition
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| How are the rib sets numbered? |
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Definition
| according to the thoracic vertebrae |
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Definition
| The first 7 sets of ribs that attach directly to the sternum |
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Term
| What ribs are false ribs? |
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Definition
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| What makes ribs 11 and 12 unique from the other rib sets? |
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Definition
| they do not have costocartilage |
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Term
| What ribs are floating ribs? |
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| What is another name for the posterior end of a rib? |
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Definition
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| What is another name for the anterior end of a rib? |
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Definition
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| What structures make up the vertebral end of a rib? |
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Definition
| the head, neck, and tubercle |
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| What is an elevated area of a rib that articulates with the transverse process of a vertebrae and allows for attachment of a ligament? |
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Definition
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| Which end of a rib is more elevated than the other? |
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Definition
| the verterbal end is 3-5in higher than the sternal end |
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Term
| How does the shaft curve toward the sternal end? |
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| What is the name of the inside margin of a rib that contains blood vessels and nerves? |
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| Which ribs are the most vertical of all the ribs? |
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| At what level is the thorax the most broad? |
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Definition
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| What is the name of the joint between the costalcartilage and the sternal end of a rib? |
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Definition
| costochondral union or junction |
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Term
| What is the classification of the sternoclavicular joints? |
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Definition
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| What is the classification of the costochondral joints? |
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| What is the classification of the sternocostal joint of the first rib? |
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Definition
| No motion (synarthrodial), and cartilaginous, synchondrosis |
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| What is the classification of the sternocostal joints of the 2nd through 7th ribs? |
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Definition
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| What is the classification of the interchondral joints? |
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| Whay do you rotate the patient 15-20 for an RAO of the sternum? |
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Definition
| The sternum lies over the thoracic spine(which is more dense) so it is not visualized in a straight AP or PA position |
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Term
| Which type of patient requires more rotation? |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a breathing technique? |
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Definition
| to blur the lung markings |
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