Thorax Lab 1

Osteology

(this is a separate section of the lab guide)

Clavicle

Scapula

Acromion

Coracoid process

Spine of the scapula

Acromioclavicular joint  

Sternum 

Manubrium 

Jugular (suprasternal) notch

Sternal angle

Body of the sternum

Xiphoid process

Sternoclavicular joint 

Ribs

True ribs

False ribs

Floating ribs

Intercostal spaces

Costal groove

Intercostal space

Costal cartilage

Jugular notch

Sternal body

Xiphoid process

Sternoclavicular joint

Acromion of the scapula

Acromioclavicular joint

Muscles

Pectoralis major m. 

Pectoralis minor m. 

Deltoid m. 

Serratus anterior m. 

Lastissimus dorsi m.

Vessels 

Cephalic vein

Axillary vein 

Axillary artery

Nerves 

Lateral pectoral n. 

Medial pectoral n. 

Clinical correlations

Lymphatic drainage of the breast

Miscellaneous

Terminology:

supine

palpate

abduct

posterior

superficial

sagittal

abduct

Blunt dissection

Scissor spreading

Axilla

Breast

Areola

Nipple

Suspensory ligaments of the breast

Deltopectoral triangle

Superficial fascia

Neurovascular bundle

Muscles

Transversus thoracis m. 

External intercostal mm. 

Internal intercostal mm. 

Vessels 

Internal thoracic arteries

Anterior intercostal aa. + vv. 

Superior vena cava

Nerves 

Phrenic nn. 

Miscellaneous

Anastomosis

Mediastinum

Potential Space

Pleural cavities

Pleural cavity

Parietal pleura

Costal parietal pleura

Mediastinal parietal pleura

Diaphragmatic parietal pleura

Cervical parietal pleura

Visceral pleura

Pleural recess 

Costodiaphragmatic recess

Pericardium

Pericardial sac

Apex of the heart

Pericardium

Fibrous layer

Parietal serous pericardium

Pericardial cavity (space)

Visceral serous pericardium

Clinical correlations

Collapsed lung

Pneumothorax

Hemothorax

Pleural effusion

Meniscus sign

Position of the heart relative to the ribs

Chest compressions

Cardiac tamponade