Branches of Life
Anterior intercostal arteries supply the anterior thoracic wall, they directly branch from what artery?
Internal thoracic artery
Postganglionic cell bodies of parasympathetics are found where?
Walls of organs
How many ribs are normally present and how would you categorize them?
7 true, 5 false (8-12), 11 and 12 are floating
What is the blood supply to the lung tissue?
Bronchial arteries
Papillary muscles are found where?
The left ventricle and right ventricle
Approximately what odds does someone have to have an extra rib?
1 in 200
The left and right brachiocephalic veins converge to form what?
Superior vena cava
How may you describe the right lung?
It has a horizontal fissure
List the parts of the sternum.
Manubrium, Sternal angle, Body, Xiphosternal junction, Xiphoid process
What is the blood supply to the posterior arm compartment?
Deep brachial artery
Who is Dubby's most favoritest?
Maddy :)
What is important during chest compressions to avoiding breaking the xiphoid process?
Placement of hand
Describe the most proximal root of the lung.
2 pulmonary veins, 1 pulmonary artery, 1 primary bronchus
Describe the "base" of the heart.
Left atrium, pulmonary veins
The brachial plexus, subclavian artery and vein all travel through which bones?
The clavicle and 1st rib