THORACIC ANATOMY

helen.garner@jcu.edu.au
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Organisation
Skeletal protection

Muscular movement

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Organisation
3 internal compartments Central mediastinum (+ heart) Left pleural cavity (+ lung) Right pleural cavity (+ lung)

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Function

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Skeletal Basis

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Vertebrae

The typical vertebral structure

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Vertebrae

The 12 thoracic vertebrae exhibit features that relate to the structure of the thoracic cage.
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Typical Structure

Ribs:

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Typical Articulations

Ribs:

T6

T7

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Atypical Structure

Ribs:

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Sternum

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Articulations

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Articulations

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Internal Orientation
Diaphragm movement changes thoracic volume Creates basis for inspiration / expiration

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Relationship to other Regions:

Neck

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Relationship to other Regions:

Abdomen

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Muscles

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Muscles

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Movements:
Pump Handle

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Movements:
Bucket Handle

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Accessory Muscles:
Inspiration
Diaphragm
(primary)

Scalene muscles Sternocleidomastoid External Intercostals

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Accessory Muscles:
Expiration
Abdominal wall muscles Internal intercostals Passive recoil of lungs

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Segmental Supply

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Segmental Supply

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Thoracic Nerves / Intercostal nerves

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ANS Integration
Cervical Sympathetic Ganglia

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Summary

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GLS
MS225/246 (Med 1). Week 1
Thursday 8-11 am.

Must wear ENCLOSED shoes, & bring lab coats. Monitored sign-in session. My philosophy your study / your priorities Questions guide you - they do not have hidden messages! Be Warned:............
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