Exam 2: holistic health assessment- assessment of the thorax and lungs Practice Questions and Answers |100% Pass
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Exam 2: holistic health assessment- assessment of
the thorax and lungs Practice Questions and
Answers |100% Pass
what is the main function of the respiratory system? - Answer-- to supply O2 to cells and
remove CO2 using processes of ventilation and diffusion
the cardiovascular system provides ...
the function of the thoracic cage is to: - Answer✔✔-protect most of the respiratory system
the thoracic cage consists of: - Answer✔✔-12 thoracic vertebrae
12 pairs of ribs
sternum
**ribs connect to thoracic vertebrae posteriorly
the first 7 ribs are connected to the sternum by ________. - Answer✔✔-costal cartilages
costal cartilages of ribs 8-10 are conected ________ to the ribs. - Answer✔✔-immediately
superior
the 11th and 12th ribs are called the floating ribs b/c? - Answer✔✔-b/c they are unattached
anteriorly
how many inches long is the sternum? - Answer✔✔-7 inches
the sternum is broken up into what 3 components? - Answer✔✔-1. manubrium
2. body
3. xiphoid process
the manubrium and body articulate with which ribs? - Answer✔✔-the first 7 ribs
** manubrium also supports the clavicle
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