Anatomy of the First Rib and Cervical Rib

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Questions and Answers

Which muscle depresses the ribs and therefore involves expiratory muscles?

  • Serratus posterior superior
  • Diaphragm
  • Intercostal nerve
  • Serratus posterior inferior (correct)

Where is the sternal angle of Louis located?

  • At the C7 spinous process
  • At the xiphisternal joint (correct)
  • Opposite the T9 vertebral body
  • Beside the 2nd rib and costal cartilage

Which structure marks the apex beat of the heart?

  • Axillary fold
  • Subcostal angle
  • 4th intercostal space (ICS) in males (correct)
  • Sternal notch

What is the location of the inferior border of the lungs?

<p>10th rib adjacent to the vertebral column (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure meets with the oblique fissure at the midaxillary line?

<p>Horizontal fissure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures do the oblique fissure of the lungs extend between?

<p>Spine of scapula and 6th rib posteriorly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the trachea located in relation to the sternal notch?

<p>Right of midline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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