Palpation of the Rib Cage
Costal Cartilage and The Rib
Respiratory Rate
Rib compression test
100
The Rib Cage begins here
What is the Sternum
100
These can palpate as a whole.
What is costal cartilage and the ribs
100
This is the normal respiratory rate.
What is 12 to 20 breaths per minute.
100
This is the position of the Athlete
What is seated or standing
200
These should be palpated
What is The manubrium, body and xiphoid process?
200
This should be isolated.
What is the specific area of tenderness
200
Conditioned athlete's breaths per minute are this
What is lower
200
Standing in front of the athlete with hands on the opposite side of the athletes rib cage.
What is the position of the examiner
300
You should check for this.
What is tenderness and deformity
300
Palpation should be preformed on two sides.
What is anterior and posterior.
300
you should look for this while evaluating a patient.
What is irregular breathing.
300
TThe evaluation procedure is this
What is compressing the rib cage and quickly releasing the pressure.
400
This injury may involve the sternoclavicular joint.
What is injury to the upper sternum.
400
If there is any suspicion of this the client should be sent to a physician.
What is a rib fracture.
400
Rapid shallow breaths are signs of this
What is internal injury and shock.
400
This is when the athlete experiences pain in the rib cage
What is a positive test result
500
Most rib fractures occur here.
What are the 5th and 9th ribs
500
This may indicate a stress fracture.
What is Rid pain.
500
Deep quick breaths may be a sign of this
What is pulmonary obstruction
500
These are implications
What are Damage to the rib cage, including fracture, contusion or costochondral separation
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