Thorax — Flashcards

The _____ joint is a secondary cartilaginous joint (symphysis), while the xiphisternal joint is a primary cartilaginous joint (synchondrosis).

_____ intercostal arteries for the first 11 intercostal spaces are given by superior intercostal artery and descending thoracic aorta

The carina is _____ to ascending aorta and anteromedial to descending aorta

The _____ nerve is posterior to the root of the lung and the phrenic nerve is anterior to the root of the lung.

_____ bronchial veins drain to the azygos vein.

The intercostal nerve is a branch of _____ rami (anterior) of thoracic spinal nerves.

Hint: dorsal/ventral

_____ intercostal arteries supply the intercostal space up to the costochondral junction.

SIT-Q depressors work along with anterior abdominals for expiration:S: _____I: Internal intercostalsT: Transversus thoracisQ: Quadratus lumborum

Structures passing through 2 grooves of the first rib are:Anterior groove - _____.Posterior groove - Subclavian artery and lower trunk of brachial plexus

_____ hiatal hernias occur due to protrusion of the fundus of the stomach into the thorax