25 Questions
What is the overall shape of the thoracic cavity?
Irregularly shaped cylinder
How many thoracic vertebrae make up the posterior part of the thoracic wall?
12
Which of the following organs is NOT located in the thoracic cavity?
Liver
What is the main topic of the lecture series?
Bony framework of the thorax
What is the name of the muscle that closes the inferior opening of the thoracic cavity?
Diaphragm
What is the term for the discs located between the thoracic vertebrae?
Intervertebral discs
Who is the leader of the PMA Academy?
Ali Raed Najah
What is the number of important notes mentioned in the lecture?
3
What is the subject of the lecture series?
Anatomy of the thorax
What is the lecture series number?
LEC 1
How many ribs are found on each side of the body?
12
Which part of the sternum forms part of the bony framework of the neck and thorax?
Manubrium of the sternum
What is found between adjacent ribs?
Intercostal spaces
How many layers of muscle are found in the lateral wall of the thorax?
Three
What are the three parts of the sternum?
Manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
What is the location of the facet for attachment of the 1st costal cartilage?
Inferior to the fossa on each lateral side
What is the relative position of the fossa and the facet for attachment of the 1st costal cartilage?
The fossa is superior to the facet
What is the specific costal cartilage that attaches to the facet in question?
1st costal cartilage
How many facets for attachment of the 1st costal cartilage are present?
Two
What is the purpose of the facet for attachment of the 1st costal cartilage?
To provide a site for attachment of the 1st costal cartilage
What is the shape of the first rib?
Short and curved
What is the characteristic of the superior surface of the first rib?
It is rough and has a scalene tubercle
What is the function of the scalene tubercle on the first rib?
It separates the subclavian grooves
How many surfaces does the first rib have?
Two surfaces, superior and inferior
What is the relationship between the scalene tubercle and the subclavian grooves?
The scalene tubercle separates the subclavian grooves
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