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Heart TBL
Thorax etc.
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Anatomy
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08/24/2012

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Term
Level of Inferior Angle of Scapula
Definition
7th intercostal space (T7 vertebra)
Term
Level of Superior Angle of Scapula
Definition
T2 vertebra
Term
2nd Intercostal Space
Definition
Sternal Angle
Term
4th Intercostal Space
Definition
level of the nipple
Term
Xiphisternal Junction
Definition
lowest point of 5th rib-- high point of midline of diaphragm (central tendon)
Term
Auscultation area for superior lobe of lung
Definition
2-3 cm above medial third of clavicle
Term
How far do the lungs extend medially? Posteriorly?
Definition
Medially to 6th costal cartilage
Obliquely to 10th rib posteriorly
Term
Auscultation area for inferior lobe of lung
Definition
Inferior to scapula ~9th interspace
Term
Level of left and right dome of diaphragm
Definition
Right dome: 4th intercostal space
Left dome: 5th intercostal space
--Central tendon at xiphisternal joint
Term
Level of apex of heart
Definition
deep to left 5th intercostal space at midclavicular line
Term
Where to listen to Aortic Valve
Definition
right 2nd interspace next to sternum
Term
Where to listen to Pulmonary Valve
Definition
left 2nd interspace next to sternum
Term
Where to listen to tricuspid valve
Definition
left 5th interspace next to sternum (at junction of 5th and 6th costal cartilages)
Term
Where to listen to bicuspid/mitral valve
Definition
left 5th interspace near midclavicular line ( right over cardiac apex)
Term
Sternal Angle
Definition
Cartilaginous joint between manubrium and body of sternum
-level of disk between 4/5 thoracic vertebrae
-bifurcation of trachea
-beginning and end of aortic arch
-formation of SVC from 2 brachioceph veins
-pulmonary trunk--> R and L pulm aa
-articulation of sternum with 2nd rib
-border between superior and middle mediastinum
Term
Polymastia
Definition
accessory breast formation
Term
Polythelia
Definition
accessory nipple formation along mammary line
Term
Amastia
Definition
lack of mammary development
Term
Inverted nipple
Definition
failure of mammary pit to evert
Term
Areolar glands of Montgomery
Definition
sebaceous glands that cause tiny tubercles around areolae
Term
Flow of lymphatic drainage in breast
Definition
Pectoral nodes-->(along inferior border of pec minor, through pec major)-->apical axillary nodes (most common site of cancer)-->supraclavicular-->cervical nodes
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