Thoracic Cage

AN21.1 Identify and describe the salient features of sternum, typical rib, Ist rib and typical thoracic vertebra

AN21.2 Identify & describe the features of 2nd, 11th and 12th ribs, 1st, 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae

AN21.3 Describe & demonstrate the boundaries of thoracic inlet, cavity and outlet

AN21.4 Describe & demonstrate extent, attachments, direction of fibres, nerve supply and actions of intercostal muscles

AN21.5 Describe & demonstrate origin, course, relations and branches of a typical intercostal nerve

AN21.6 Mention origin, course and branches/ tributaries of:

1) Anterior & posterior intercostal vessels

2) Internal thoracic vessels

AN21.7 Mention the origin, course, relations and branches of

1) atypical intercostal nerve

2) superior intercostal artery, subcostal artery

AN21.8 Describe & demonstrate type, articular surfaces & movements of manubriosternal, costovertebral, costotransverse and xiphisternal joints

AN21.9 Describe & demonstrate mechanics and types of respiration

AN21.10 Describe costochondral and interchondral joints

AN21.11 Mention boundaries and contents of the superior, anterior, middle and posterior mediastinum