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The Thorax
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1What is the function of organs contained by the thoraxic wall?
- AProtection
- BBreathing
- CAbdominal conduit
- DDigestion
2List the thoracic tissues, from most superficial to deepest
A-Modified Superficial Fasica
B- Pectoralis Minor & Subclavious
C- Pectoralis Major
D-Deep Fascia- AA-D-C-B
- BC-D-A-B
- CA-D-B-C
- DD-C-A-B
3How many thoracic verterbra are there?
- A12
- B13
- C14
4Which part of the vertebra allows nerve fibres to travel through them?
- AVertebral foramen
- BVertebral callosum
- CVertebral column
5What direction does the spinous process point?
- AAnteriorly
- BPosteriorly
- CInferiorly
- DSuperiorly
6Which part of the vertebra is made of cancellous bone?
- ABody
- BTransverse process
- CArticular process
- DLamellae
7What make up the vertebral foramen?
- AThe body
- BPedicles
- CLaminae
- DTransverse process
8Which ribs are 'true' ribs?
- A1-7
- B8-10
- C10-12
9Why are some ribs 'true' ribs?
- AThe bone is much denser
- BThey articulate with the sternum
- CThey articulate directly with the sternum (no cartilage)
10Name the posterior-most feature of a rib
- AThe head
- BThe tubercle
- CCostal groove
11What is the role of the tubercle?
- AArticulates with the transverse process
- BArticulates with the spinous process
- CArticulates with the body
12Where does the head of the rib articulate with the vertebra?
- ABody of the vertebra above
- BCostal facet
- CBoy of the vertebra below
- DIntercostal facet
13What lies in the costal groove?
- AVeins
- BSpinal nerve
- CArtery
- DLymphatic vessel
14Name the point of the sternum where the aortic arch begins/ends
- ASternal angle
- BClavicular notch
- CJugular notch
- DXiphosternal joint
15Name the bones of the sternum, most inferior first
- AXiphoid process
- BBody of sternum
- CManubrium
16Where are the costal notches and transverse ridges found?
- ABody of the sternum
- BManbrium
- CXiphoid process
17Which joint joins the xiphoid process and the body of the sternum?
- AXiphosternal Joint
- BSterno-xiphoid Joint
- CXiphoidal Angle
18Where does the 2nd rib articulate?
- ASternal angle
- BCostal notch 1
- CCostal notch 2
19Which part of the sternum makes up the anterior part of the superior thoracic aperture?
- AManubrium
- BBody of the sternum
- CXiphoid process
20What is the (pertinent) function of the medial margin of manubrial ridge?
- AThe lateral superior thoracic aperture
- BThe protection of the aorta
- CThe protection of the lungs
21Which verterbra forms the posterior border of the thorax?
- AT1
- BL8
22How do the subclavan vein/artery enter the arm?
- AArch over the manubrium
- BArch over T1 vertebra
- CArch around sternal angle
23Which ribs form each side of the inferior thoracic aperture?
- AXII
- BXI
- CX
24What makes up the anterior part of the inferior thoracic aperture?
- AXiphoid process
- B7-10 rib cartilage
- C9-10 rib cartilage
25Which vertebra forms part of the inferior thoracic aperture?
- AT12
- BL1
- CL5
26What seals the inferior thoracic aperture?
- AStomach
- BLiver
- CDiaphragm
27Name the nerve that supplies the diaphragm
- APhrenic
- BDiaphric
- CPhragmic
28Which parts of the anterior primary rami supply the diaphragm?
- AC3-5
- BC2-4
- CC1-3
29What is the role of the intervertebral disk?
- AShock absorber & pressure reliever
- BSpinal movement
30Describe the makeup of the intervertebral disk
- ANucleus pulposa inside
Anunculus fibrosis outside - BAnunculus fibrosis inside
Nucleus pulposa outside
- ANucleus pulposa inside
31Does the intervertebral joint allow movent?
- AYes- in a certain plane
- BYes- in 2 plans
- CNo
32What type of joint in the intervertebral joint?
- ASymphysis
- BParasymphysis
33What type of joint are both rib-vertebral joints?
- ASynovial
- BBall and socket
- CSaddle
34What articulates in the costovertebral joint?
- ARib tubercle and costal facet
- BRib tuburcle and transverse joint
- CRib head and costal facet
35What articulates in the costo-transverse joint?
- AThe tubercle and the transverse process
- BThe tubercle and the costal notch
- CThe head and the costal notch
36What type of joint is the first sternal joint?
- AFibrocartilaginous
- BSynovial
- CSaddle
37What type of joint attaches the 2-7th ribs to the body of the sternum?
- ASynovial
- BNone (they're floating)
- CFibrocartilaginous
38Which ribs share the costal cartilage of the 7th rib?
- A8-9
- B8-10
- C7-10
39What is effected by a 'pump handle joint'?
- AAnterio-posterio diameter
- BTransverse diameter
- CSuperior diameter
40What is effected by the 'bucket handle' joint?
- ATransverse diameter
- BAnterio-posterio diameter
- CMedial diameter
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- Haematology and Anatomy (Thorax and Upper Limb) Quiz on The Thorax, created by gina_evans0312 on 15/11/2013.
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