Bony Thorax Review

what is the medical term for the structure commonly known as the breastbone?

• scapula

• sternum

• manubrium

• xiphoid process

Which bone classification is the sternum?

• flat

• long

• short

• irregular

For PA SC joints, what are the breathing instructions?

• breathe rapidly

• breathe shallowly

• suspend respiration at expiration

• suspend respiration at inspiration

What structure is labeled A?

• xiphoid process

• sternal angle

• jugular notch

• costal facets

which three bony parts compose the sternum?

• head, body, and xiphoid

• head, body, odontoid

• manubrium, body, xiphoid

• manubrium, body, odontoid

which of the following articulates with the articular facets located just lateral to the jugular notch?

• ribs

• clavicles

• sternal body

• xiphoid process

Which part of the sternum is at the level of T10?

• body

• angle

• manubrium

• xiphoid

which classification refers to ribs 8-12

• true

• false

• primary

• secondary

how many pairs of ribs are classified as floating ribs?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

For the AP projection demonstrating ribs above the diaphragm, when should respiration be suspended, and what effect will that have on the diaphragm?

• full inspiration, depresses the diaphragm

• full inspiration, elevates the diaphragm

• full expiration, depresses diaphragm

• full expiration, elevates the diaphragm