11E-Assessment of the Thorax

Front

What does the tubercle of ribs 3-9 articulate with?

Back

Transverse process.

Front

Describe the chest configuration of a patient with funnel chest.

Back

Narrowing the anteroposterior diameter.

Front

How do you measure chest excursion and deep breathing in the anterior thorax?

Back

Place palms in lower rib cage with thumbs in costal margin.

Front

Which muscle contracts during inspiration to expand the thoracic cavity?

Back

Diaphragm.

Front

What is the diameter ratio for barrel-chest?

Back

Ratio of the anteroposterior to transverse diameter is 1 to 1.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

It contracts to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity during inspiration.

Front

What is the significance of the transverse process in rib articulation?

Back

It provides a point of attachment for the tubercle of the rib.

Front

What is the normal configuration of the thorax in a healthy individual?

Back

A wider transverse diameter compared to the anteroposterior diameter.

Front

What is the clinical significance of measuring chest excursion?

Back

It assesses the expansion of the lungs and the effectiveness of breathing.

Front

What does an increased anteroposterior diameter indicate?

Back

It may indicate conditions like barrel chest or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.