Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which movement of the sternum is primarily caused by the elevation of the ribs?
Which movement of the sternum is primarily caused by the elevation of the ribs?
- Superior movement
- Lateral movement
- Anterior-posterior movement (correct)
- Inferior movement
Which movement of the ribs raises the middle (lateral-most parts) of the ribs?
Which movement of the ribs raises the middle (lateral-most parts) of the ribs?
- Bucket-handle movement (correct)
- Elevation movement
- Pump-handle movement
- Rotation movement
Which dimension of the thorax increases slightly when the intercostal muscles contract?
Which dimension of the thorax increases slightly when the intercostal muscles contract?
- Superior dimension
- Transverse dimension (correct)
- Inferior dimension
- Anteroposterior dimension
Which direction does the thoracic cage move due to the combination of all these movements?
Which direction does the thoracic cage move due to the combination of all these movements?
During passive expiration, which of the following muscles relaxes?
During passive expiration, which of the following muscles relaxes?
What causes the vertical dimension of the central part of the thoracic cavity to increase during inspiration?
What causes the vertical dimension of the central part of the thoracic cavity to increase during inspiration?
Which dimension of the thorax increases considerably when the intercostal muscles contract?
Which dimension of the thorax increases considerably when the intercostal muscles contract?
What happens to the domes of the diaphragm during expiration?
What happens to the domes of the diaphragm during expiration?
Which muscles cause the pump-handle movement of the ribs during inspiration?
Which muscles cause the pump-handle movement of the ribs during inspiration?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
