A simple and aesthetic presentation on the anatomy of the thorax and the breast which combines my love for anatomy and art. These notes were used to achieve an A+ in anatomy and have been modified over 4 years to tutor Anatomy at a University level.
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Section Two: Breast
• Breast overview
• Surface Anatomy
• Blood supply, venous drainage, lymphatic drainage
• Breast Cancer
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,Thorax: Ov erv iew of R ibcage
The Rib Cage
The rib cage is made of 12 pair pairs of ribs, most of which
attach anteriorly to the sternum.
ALL ribs attach posteriorly to the vertebral column.
The functions of the rib cage:
• To protect the heart, lungs and it’s associated vasculature.
• To aid in respiration through expansion and contraction
• To provide a surface for attachment of respiratory muscles
• To provide an attachment for the upperlimb appendages.
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,Thorax: Ov erv iew of R ibcage
Sternum Costa
Connec
manubrium Rib
Xiphoid
process 7
8
9 Costal
10
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,Thorax: Landmark s
7th–10th rib
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, Sternum
1
2
Anatomical structures at sternal angle
1 3
4
Louis is FAST
2
• Fourth vertebra
• Arch of the Aorta
• Second rib cartilage (costal cartilage)
• Tracheal bifurcation: splitting
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