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Which nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the diaphragm?
Which nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the diaphragm?
- Sympathetic chain
- Phrenic nerve (correct)
- Greater Splanchnic nerve
- Intercostal nerve
What structure is primarily responsible for the drainage of lymph from the thoracic cavity?
What structure is primarily responsible for the drainage of lymph from the thoracic cavity?
- Esophageal hiatus
- Thoracic duct (correct)
- Azygos vein
- Sympathetic chain
Where does the esophagus pass through the diaphragm?
Where does the esophagus pass through the diaphragm?
- Aortic hiatus
- Vena cava aperture
- Intercostal space
- Esophageal hiatus (correct)
Which veins are commonly associated with the drainage of the thoracic wall?
Which veins are commonly associated with the drainage of the thoracic wall?
What anatomical structures do the trachea and bronchi primarily function to do?
What anatomical structures do the trachea and bronchi primarily function to do?
Which part of the sternum is directly connected to the first rib?
Which part of the sternum is directly connected to the first rib?
What serves as the fibrous cords connecting the papillary muscles to the heart valves?
What serves as the fibrous cords connecting the papillary muscles to the heart valves?
Which of the following arteries is part of the left coronary artery system?
Which of the following arteries is part of the left coronary artery system?
What is the name of the joint formed between a rib and a vertebra?
What is the name of the joint formed between a rib and a vertebra?
Which structure is part of the mediastinum?
Which structure is part of the mediastinum?
What structure prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium?
What structure prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium?
Which of the following veins drains blood from the heart itself?
Which of the following veins drains blood from the heart itself?
What is the primary function of the myocardium?
What is the primary function of the myocardium?
Which rib feature is characterized by a sharp bend or curve?
Which rib feature is characterized by a sharp bend or curve?
Which structure is primarily responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the body?
Which structure is primarily responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the body?
Which of the following nerves is part of the sacral plexus?
Which of the following nerves is part of the sacral plexus?
What artery is primarily responsible for supplying blood to the ovaries?
What artery is primarily responsible for supplying blood to the ovaries?
Which artery branches off to provide blood supply to the posterior pelvic region?
Which artery branches off to provide blood supply to the posterior pelvic region?
Which structure plays a critical role in the lumbar region and contributes to nerve supply in the pelvis?
Which structure plays a critical role in the lumbar region and contributes to nerve supply in the pelvis?
What is the function of the internal pudendal artery?
What is the function of the internal pudendal artery?
Which structure is not directly associated with the diaphragm?
Which structure is not directly associated with the diaphragm?
Which organ is found in the lower section of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which organ is found in the lower section of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which structure forms the boundary for the abdominal cavity?
Which structure forms the boundary for the abdominal cavity?
Which part of the small intestine comes after the duodenum?
Which part of the small intestine comes after the duodenum?
What is the function of the external intercostals?
What is the function of the external intercostals?
Which ligaments are involved in the pelvic area?
Which ligaments are involved in the pelvic area?
Which part of the colon is located immediately after the ascending colon?
Which part of the colon is located immediately after the ascending colon?
Which organ is largely responsible for detoxification in the body?
Which organ is largely responsible for detoxification in the body?
The major arteries supplying the abdominal organs originate from which larger artery?
The major arteries supplying the abdominal organs originate from which larger artery?
The internal intercostals are primarily involved in which process?
The internal intercostals are primarily involved in which process?
Which muscle is located in the abdominal region and aids in rotation of the torso?
Which muscle is located in the abdominal region and aids in rotation of the torso?
What structure separates the abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity?
What structure separates the abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity?
Which ligament is located on the ischium and connects to the sacrum?
Which ligament is located on the ischium and connects to the sacrum?
Which structure is primarily responsible for draining blood from the pelvis back to the heart?
Which structure is primarily responsible for draining blood from the pelvis back to the heart?
Which nerve is associated with the innervation of the quadriceps muscle?
Which nerve is associated with the innervation of the quadriceps muscle?
Which of the following structures is part of the pelvic girdle?
Which of the following structures is part of the pelvic girdle?
What is the primary function of the iliacus muscle?
What is the primary function of the iliacus muscle?
Which vessel carries oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs?
Which vessel carries oxygenated blood to the abdominal organs?
Which muscle forms part of the pelvic floor and is involved in supporting pelvic organs?
Which muscle forms part of the pelvic floor and is involved in supporting pelvic organs?
The greater sciatic notch is located on which bone?
The greater sciatic notch is located on which bone?
Which of the following nerves is responsible for sensory innervation to the lateral thigh?
Which of the following nerves is responsible for sensory innervation to the lateral thigh?
Which structure serves as a conduit for bile from the liver to the duodenum?
Which structure serves as a conduit for bile from the liver to the duodenum?
The obturator foramen is bounded by which two bones?
The obturator foramen is bounded by which two bones?
Which of the following structures is part of the ligamentous support of the acetabulum?
Which of the following structures is part of the ligamentous support of the acetabulum?
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Sternum
Sternum
The breastbone, a flat bone in the center of the chest
Ribs
Ribs
The curved bones protecting the chest cavity
Myocardium
Myocardium
The muscular layer of the heart wall
Atria (atria)
Atria (atria)
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Ventricles
Ventricles
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Coronary arteries
Coronary arteries
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Aorta
Aorta
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Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary arteries
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Vena Cava
Vena Cava
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Costovertebral joint
Costovertebral joint
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Esophagus
Esophagus
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Thoracic Duct
Thoracic Duct
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Esophageal Hiatus
Esophageal Hiatus
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Vena Cava Aperture
Vena Cava Aperture
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Aortic Hiatus
Aortic Hiatus
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Genitofemoral Nerve
Genitofemoral Nerve
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Cauda Equina
Cauda Equina
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Lumbosacral Trunk
Lumbosacral Trunk
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Sacral Plexus
Sacral Plexus
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Sciatic Nerve
Sciatic Nerve
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Iliac crest
Iliac crest
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Anterior superior iliac spine
Anterior superior iliac spine
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Posterior superior iliac spine
Posterior superior iliac spine
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Greater sciatic notch
Greater sciatic notch
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Ischial spine
Ischial spine
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Lesser sciatic notch
Lesser sciatic notch
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Pubic symphysis
Pubic symphysis
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Obturator foramen
Obturator foramen
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Acetabular fossa
Acetabular fossa
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Anterior sacral foramen
Anterior sacral foramen
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Dorsal/Posterior Sacral Foramen
Dorsal/Posterior Sacral Foramen
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Sacral canal
Sacral canal
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Sacral cornua
Sacral cornua
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Inguinal ligament
Inguinal ligament
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Posterior sacroiliac ligaments
Posterior sacroiliac ligaments
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Diaphragm
Diaphragm
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Central tendon of the diaphragm
Central tendon of the diaphragm
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Right and left crus of the diaphragm
Right and left crus of the diaphragm
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Pericardium
Pericardium
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External Intercostals m
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Internal Intercostals m
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Innermost intercostals m
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Transverse thoracis m
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Ilium
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Thorax - Osteology
- Sternum: Comprised of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
- Ribs: Have a head, neck, shaft (body), costal angle, costal tubercle, and superior/inferior costal facets.
- Articulations: Key joints include xiphosternal, costovertebral, costotransverse, and sternoclavicular.
Heart
- Myocardium: The muscular tissue of the heart
- Atria: The right and left atria receive blood
- Ventricles: The right and left ventricles pump blood
- Valves: Tricuspid (right AV), bicuspid/mitral (left AV), pulmonary, and aortic valves
- Chordae tendineae: Tendinous cords that anchor the heart valves
- Papillary muscles: Muscles that anchor the chordae tendineae
- Fossa Ovalis: A depression in the interatrial septum, seen in the fetal heart
Vasculature
- Coronary arteries: Supply blood to the heart muscle
- Left Coronary Artery: Includes circumflex artery and anterior interventricular artery
- Right Coronary Artery: Includes posterior interventricular artery
- Great cardiac vein, middle cardiac vein, small cardiac veins: Drains blood from the heart.
- Right and left superior/ inferior pulmonary veins: Drains blood from lungs to the heart
- Superior and inferior vena cava: Drain deoxygenated blood from the body into the right atrium
- Branches of the aorta: include Celiac Trunk, Superior mesenteric, Middle suprarenal, Renal, Gonadal, Inferior mesenteric, Common/External/Internal Iliac arteries
- Vena Cava: include Superior and Inferior Vena Cava
- Portal vein: Important in liver function
Mediastinum
- Major Structures: Vagus nerve, recurrent laryngeal nerve, phrenic nerve
- Other structures includes: Intercostal nerves, sympathetic chain, ganglia, greater splanchnic nerve, thoracic duct, azygos, hemiazygos, and accessory hemiazygos veins
- Esophagus: Food pipe, a hollow organ that receives food from the pharynx
- **Vena cava aperture:**Opening for vena cava
- Esophageal hiatus: Opening for the esophagus
Lungs
- Trachea: Windpipe, connecting the pharynx to the lungs.
- Primary/secondary bronchi: Branches of the trachea leading to the lungs.
- Lobes: Lungs are divided into lobes (right lung has three lobes; left lung has two lobes).
- Other structures: radiate ligament, lateral/superior costotransverse, diaphragm, central tendon, right and left crus, pericardium, external/internal/innermost intercostals m, transverse thoracis m
Unit 2: Abdomen - Osteology & Ligaments
- Ilium: Hip bone, important bone in the pelvic girdle
- Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
- Iliac Crest: Upper margin of the ilium
- Iliac tubercle: A projection
- Inguinal ligament: Extending downward from the ASIS
- Esophagus ligament , Stomach, Small intestine , Duodenum, Jejunum, Cecum, Ileum, Appendix, Large Intestine, Ascending Colon, Transverse Colon are listed as organs of the abdomen.
Unit 2: Abdomen - Vasculature
- Abdominal aorta
- Celiac Trunk
- Superior Mesenteric artery
- Middle Suprarenal artery
- Renal artery and vein
- Gonadal artery and vein
- Inferior Mesenteric artery
- Common iliac artery and vein
- External/Internal iliac artery and vein
- Inferior vena cava
- Portal vein
Unit 2: Abdomen - Other
- Descending Colon
- Sigmoid Colon
- Rectum
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Spleen
- Kidney
- Suprarenal/Adrenal glands
- Bladder,
Unit 3: Pelvis - Osteology
- Inominate: Hip bone comprised of ilium, ischium, and pubis
- Ilium: Major portion of hip bone
- Iliac crest: Upper curved edge of ilium
- Auricular surface: Surface where ilium joins the sacrum
- External/internal lip of iliac crest
- Tubercle of iliac crest
- Anterior superior iliac spine
- Anterior inferior iliac spine
- Posterior superior iliac spine
- Posterior inferior iliac spine
- Greater sciatic notch
- Ischium: Posterior portion of the hip bone
- Ischial spine
- Lesser sciatic notch
- Pubis: Anterior portion of hip bone
- Inferior pubic ramus
- Superior pubic ramus
- Pubic tubercle
- Pubic symphysis
- Pecten pubis
Unit 3: Pelvis - Other structures and Ligaments
- Obturator Foramen: Opening in the hip bone
- Acetabular fossa: Part of the acetabulum in the hip
- Arcuate line
- Acetabular notch
- Sacrum: triangular bone in the posterior pelvis
- Anterior sacral foramen
- Apex of Sacrum
- Auricular surface
- Dorsal/Posterior Sacral Foramen
- Intermediate sacral crest
- Lateral Sacral Crest
- Median Sacral Crest
- Lumbosacral articular surface
- Sacral canal
- Sacral cornua
- Superior articular facet
- Superior articular process
- Inguinal ligament
- Posterior sacroiliac ligaments
- Sacrotuberous ligament
Muscles
- Various muscles of the pelvic and abdominal regions are listed.
Nerves
- Specific nerves associated with the pelvic, abdominal, and or thoracic region.
Vasculature
- Specific arteries and veins related to the pelvic and/or abdominal region.
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