Anatomy and Physiology of the Thorax and Lungs
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What is the name of the bony ridge where the manubrium joins the body of the sternum?

  • Costochondral junction
  • Xiphoid process
  • Suprasternal notch
  • Sternal angle (correct)

    • How many centimeters should one move down from the suprasternal notch to reach the sternal angle?

  • Approximately 2 cm
  • Approximately 7 cm
  • Approximately 10 cm
  • Approximately 5 cm (correct)

    • What is the number of the intercostal space between two ribs?

  • Always 3
  • Same number as the rib above it (correct)
  • One less than the rib above it
  • Two less than the rib above it

    • What is found in the hollow curve of the suprasternal notch?

    <p>Place to locate findings in thorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does learning to number the ribs and intercostal spaces help locate in the thorax?

    <p>Chest findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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