Flashcard Anatomy & Injuries of the Thorax

Front

The thoracic cavity lies between the base of the neck and the _______.

Back

diaphragm

Front

Which of the following is a function of the thorax? Protect the vital respiratory and circulatory organs, Digest food, Filter blood, Produce hormones

Back

Protect the vital respiratory and circulatory organs

Front

Which ribs are 'True ribs'?

Back

True ribs are the first seven pairs of ribs (ribs 1-7) that are directly attached to the sternum.

Front

Which are the 'False ribs'? Options: Ribs 5-9, Ribs 1-7, Ribs 11 & 12, Ribs 8, 9, & 10

Back

Ribs 8, 9, & 10

Front

Which ribs are referred to as 'Floating ribs'?

Back

Floating ribs are the 11th and 12th pairs of ribs

Front

Floating ribs (11, 12) remain unattached to the sternum, but do have ________ attachments.

Back

muscle

Front

Fill in the blank: The clavicles or collar bones attach to the upper portion of the _______.

Back

Manubrium

Front

What is the primary function of the Respiratory System?

Back

To obtain air for use by the cells of the body

Front

Air moves into the lungs through several passageways. Name any two of these passageways: nasal cavity, pharynx; esophagus, stomach; intestines, liver; kidneys, bladder.

Back

nasal cavity, pharynx

Front

What divides the nasal cavity into two chambers?

Back

Nasal septum