Regions
What is housed in the left hypochondriac region?
stomach, liver (tip), left kidney, and spleen
Which vertebrae resembles a giraffe?
Thoracic
What is the longest cranial nerve that travels
Vagus nerve
What is scarpa fascia?
deep to the fascia of camper & superficial to the external oblique muscles
What is osteoporosis?
Demineralization of bones
what are the 3 main spaces of the thoracic cavity?
Mediastinum, left and right pulmonary cavity
Which vertebrae is the largest & heaviest?
Lumbar verts - think moose shape... heavy... well-suited for bearing weight of torso
What is the spinal accessory nerve?
it innervates the sternocleidomastoid & trapezius CN XI
Functions of the integumentary system?
protection, sensation, thermoregulation, excretion and vitamin D
Hangman's fracture/traumatic spondylolysis
What is the sternal angle/angle of louis?
point of attachment between manubrium and body
absorb shock
where does the vagus nerve lie?
exits the jugular foramen to the transverse colon, behind carotid arteries and internal jugular vein
what is the platysma?
shaving muscle, conveys stress & tension - wrinkling with age
What medical abnormality (of spinal curvature) did the hunchback of notre dam have?
Kyphosis - caused by excessive forward rounding of the thoracic vertebrae
Palmar is to ?
Dorsal
C2/Axis
what is the function of the vagus nerve?
main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, controls digestion, heart rate and immune system
Describe the differences between atlas & axis
Axis has a dens (odontoid process) & small body, Atlas has no body & 2 anterior/posterior arches that replace the spinous process
Breastbone projects out - when the halves of the sternum do not fuse properly
What are the anterior cervical triangle borders?
base of mandible, ventral midline, sternocleidomastoid muscle
what are the secondary curvatures?
cervical & lumbar - develop after fetal period
Function of the phrenic nerve?
Innervation of the diaphragm
What is the function of intercostal spaces?
allows for movement & breathing
Where is an emergency tracheostomy performed?
circoid ligament