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Anatomy Block 3 Wk 1, Thorax
Med school anatomy
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Anatomy
Graduate
10/18/2010

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Which ribs are the true ribs and why are they called this
Definition
ribs 1-7; they have direct costal connection with sternum
Term
which ribs are the false ribs and why are they called this
Definition
Ribs 8-10; they connect to sternum via cartilage of 7th rib
Term
Which ribs are floating
Definition
11-12
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Where is the 2nd rib connected to the sternum
Definition
at the fusion point between the manubrium and sternum
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Where does the first intercostal space occur
Definition
btwn the 1st and 2nd ribs; the 2nd space is btwn the 2nd and 3rd and so on
Term
in a lean male, where is the nipple located in respect to the ribs
Definition
in the 4th intercostal space (btwn 4th and 5th ribs)
Term
memorize Netter plate 159
Definition
Term
If you want to put a needle btwn ribs, should you go over the top or the bottom of a rib and why
Definition
over the top bc of vessels and nerves lie right below the ribs
Term
Do you want to pick the left side or the right when trying to access subclavian vein and why
Definition
Right side bc left has thoracic trunk
Term
understand figure on page 194 of notes
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Which fissure divides the right lung into upper, middle, and lower?
Definition
Oblique fissure
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How many brachii does the right lung have? Left lung?
Definition
Right lung has 3 (one to each lobe); left has two (one to each lobe as well as a split off to lingula)
Term
With respect to the ribs, where is the horizontal fissure of the lungs anteriorly
Definition
above 4th rib
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With respect to the ribs, where is the oblique fissure of the lungs anteriorly
Definition
at 5th rib
Term
how many pulmonary arteries are there on each side
Definition
1
Term
how many pulmonary veins are there on each side
Definition
2
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why is chest pain caused by the lungs poorly localized
Definition
bc there are few afferent pain fibers in lungs
Term
what duct drains 2/3 of bodies lymphatics
Definition
thoracic duct
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What two layers are histologically the same on the lungs
Definition
Parietal and visceral pleura
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Where is the lungula of the lung located
Definition
on the upper lobe of the left lung at the inferior corner
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