Notes in 02 ANATOMY: Anterior Thoracic Wall and Pleural Cavity

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Published 09/20/2023 The {{c1::innermost}} intercostal muscles become the {{c2::transversus thoracis}} muscles in the {{c3::front}}
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Published 09/18/2023 The sternal angle (of Louis) is located where the {{c1::2nd}} rib joins the sternum
Published 09/18/2023 Intercostal spaces share the same number as the {{c1::superior::superior/inferior}} rib
Published 09/20/2023 The xiphoid-sternal joint is where the {{c1::7th}} rib articulates with the sternum
Published 09/18/2023 Ribs {{c1::1-7}} are {{c2::true}} ribs
Published 09/18/2023 Ribs {{c1::8-10}} are {{c2::false}} ribs
Published 09/18/2023 Ribs {{c1::11-12}} are {{c2::floating}} ribs
Published 09/18/2023 {{c1::True}} ribs connect to the sternum {{c2::directly}} via {{c3::costal cartilage}}
Published 09/18/2023 {{c1::False}} ribs connect to the sternum {{c2::indirectly}} via {{c3::costal cartilage}}
Published 09/18/2023 {{c1::Floating}} ribs are not associated with the thoracic cage
Published 09/18/2023 Thoracic outlet syndrome is associated with the thoracic {{c1::inlet::inlet/outlet}}
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c2::Angle of Louis}} is used to locate the {{c1::2nd}} rib on a patient
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::external}} intercostal muscles are {{c2::thick}} {{c3::at back}} and {{c2::thin}} {{c3::in front}}
Published 09/20/2023 The {{c1::internal}} intercostal muscles are {{c2::thick}} {{c3::in front (anteriorly)}} and {{c2::thin}} {{c3::at back (posteriorly)}}
Published 09/18/2023 The innermost intercostal muscles are thick {{c1::laterally}}
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::posterior}} intercostal arteries branch from the {{c2::descending aorta}}
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::anterior}} intercostal arteries branch from the {{c2::internal thoracic arteries}}
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::anterior}} intercostal veins branch from the {{c2::internal thoracic veins}}
Published 09/19/2023 The {{c1::posterior}} intercostal veins branch from the {{c2::azygos veins}}
Published 09/18/2023 The intercostal nerves arise from {{c1::the spinal cord}}
Published 09/18/2023 The neurovasculature of the anterior thoracic wall runs between the {{c1::internal}} and {{c1::innermost}} intercostal muscles
Published 09/18/2023 The anterior thoracic wall neurovasculature runs {{c1::below (inferiorly to)}} each rib as {{c2::vein-artery-nerve::order from rib down}}
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Published 09/25/2023 The {{c1::3::#}} compartments of the thoracic cavity are: {{c1::the mediastinum and the right and left pulmonary cavities}}
Published 09/18/2023 Each lung has {{c1::1::#}} pulmonary {{c2::artery(s)::vessel}} and {{c1::2::#}} pulmonary {{c2::vein(s)::vessel}}
Published 09/18/2023 Tracheobronchial tree:Trachea --> {{c1::main}} bronchi --> {{c1::lobar}} bonchi --> {{c1::segmental}} bronchi
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::right::side}} main bronchus is {{c2::wider, shorter, and more vertical (superior)}}
Published 09/18/2023 Inhaled items are more likely to get lodged in the {{c1::right::side}} main bronchus
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::right::side}} lung is larger, heavier, shorter, wider
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c2::left}} lung has {{c1::2::#}} lobes and {{c1::1::#}} fissure(s)
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::right}} lung has {{c2::3::#}} lobes and {{c2::2::#}} fissure(s)
Published 09/18/2023 The apex of each lung lies above the {{c1::1st::#}} rib
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::right::side}} diaphragmatic surface is more {{c2::concave::shape}} due to the {{c2::liver::organ}}
Published 09/18/2023 The main vessels and airways are contained in the {{c1::root}} of the lung
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c2::root}} of the lung is also called the {{c1::hilum}}
Published 10/08/2023 The {{c1::bronchial}} arteries branch off of the {{c2::descending aorta}} to supply the {{c2::structures in the lung hilum}}
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::pulmonary artery}} is usually the most {{c2::superior}} structure in the hilum
Published 09/20/2023 The {{c1::pulmonary veins}} are usually the most {{c2::anterior and inferior}} structures in the lung hilum
Published 09/25/2023 The {{c1::main bronchus}} is the {{c2::thickest::thickness}} walled structure in the lung hilum and is usually {{c2::central::location}}
Published 09/18/2023 {{c1::Bronchopulmonary segments}} are the smallest surgically resectable areas of the lungs
Published 09/19/2023 Each {{c1::bronchopulmonary segment}} is supplied by {{c2::a segmental bronchus and a segmental branch of the pulmonary artery::2 things}}
Published 09/18/2023 A {{c2::pulmonary embolism}} is {{c1::an obstruction of a pulmonary artery}}
Published 09/18/2023 The most common cause of a pulmonary embolism is {{c1::a thrombus}}
Published 09/18/2023 The pleural cavity is lined by the {{c1::pleura}}
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::visceral}} pleura is on the lungs and the {{c1::parietal}} pleura is on the outer wall
Published 09/18/2023 The lungs expand into the {{c1::costodiaphragmatic recesses}} upon inhalation
Published 09/18/2023 A {{c1::pneumothorax}} is the result of an accumulation of {{c2::air}} between the pleural layers
Published 09/18/2023 A {{c1::pleural effusion}} is the result of an accumulation of {{c2::fluid}} between the pleural layers
Published 09/25/2023 A {{c1::thoracostomy (chest tube)}} is used to relieve pressure from a pneumothorax or pleural effusion
Published 09/18/2023 The oblique fissure extends from the level of the {{c1::T2}} vertebrae to the {{c2::6th}} costal cartilage
Published 09/18/2023 The horizontal fissure extends from the oblique fissure along the {{c1::4th}} rib 
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::diaphragm}} is the primary muscle of inspiration
Published 09/18/2023 Inspiration is normally {{c1::active::active/passive}}
Published 09/18/2023 Expiration is normaly {{c1::passive::active/passive}}
Published 09/18/2023 The diaphragm is innervated by the {{c1::phrenic}} nerve ({{c1::C3-C5::spinal nerves}})
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c2::external}} intercostal muscles aid in {{c1::inspiration::inspiration/expiration}}
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c2::internal and innermost}} intercostal muscles aid in {{c1::expiration::inspiration/expiration}}
Published 09/18/2023 The accessory musculature is engaged for breathing when {{c1::inspiration is deep and forceful}}
Published 09/18/2023 Difficulty breathing or the sensation of breathlessness is called {{c1::dyspnea}}
Published 09/25/2023 Individuals with dyspnea prefer to sit {{c1::upright::orientation}}
Published 09/19/2023 The lungs and {{c2::visceral}} pleura are innervated by the {{c1::anterior and posterior pulmonary plexus}}
Published 09/18/2023 The {{c1::parietal}} pleura is innervated by the {{c2::intercostal and phrenic nerves}}
Published 09/25/2023 The {{c2::tracheobronchial}} nodes drain into the {{c1::bronchomediastinal trunks}} which drain into the {{c1::veins in the neck}}
Published 09/18/2023 The lingula is part of the {{c1::superior}} lobe of the left lung
Published 09/18/2023 In the context of the lung, "anterior" means towards the {{c1::anterior border}}
Published 09/18/2023 {{c1::Right}} lung: artery is {{c2::anterior}} to bronchus{{c1::Left}} lung: artery is {{c2::superior}} to bronchus 
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