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Describe the attachment sites and functions of the scalene muscles.
The scalene muscles attach to the cervical vertebrae and the first two ribs and function to elevate the ribs during deep inspiration and flex the neck laterally.
The scalene muscles attach to the cervical vertebrae and the first two ribs and function to elevate the ribs during deep inspiration and flex the neck laterally.
See lessWhat is the role of the costal cartilages in rib cage movement?
The costal cartilages provide flexibility to the rib cage, allowing for movements during respiration and other activities.
The costal cartilages provide flexibility to the rib cage, allowing for movements during respiration and other activities.
See lessHow does the anatomy of the thoracic vertebrae differ between quadrupeds and bipeds?
In quadrupeds, the thoracic vertebrae are adapted for weight-bearing and have a more horizontally oriented spinous process compared to bipeds.
In quadrupeds, the thoracic vertebrae are adapted for weight-bearing and have a more horizontally oriented spinous process compared to bipeds.
See lessDescribe the innervation pattern of the intercostal nerves in the thorax.
The intercostal nerves innervate the muscles and skin of the thoracic wall and provide sensory information to the thoracic region.
The intercostal nerves innervate the muscles and skin of the thoracic wall and provide sensory information to the thoracic region.
See lessWhat is the role of the thoracic sympathetic trunk in autonomic function?
The thoracic sympathetic trunk carries sympathetic nerve fibers that regulate involuntary functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure.
The thoracic sympathetic trunk carries sympathetic nerve fibers that regulate involuntary functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure.
See lessHow does the anatomy of the rib cage change during inspiration and expiration?
During inspiration, the rib cage expands as the ribs move upwards and outwards. During expiration, the rib cage returns to its resting position.
During inspiration, the rib cage expands as the ribs move upwards and outwards. During expiration, the rib cage returns to its resting position.
See lessDescribe the attachments and functions of the erector spinae muscles.
The erector spinae muscles attach along the spine and pelvis and function to extend and laterally flex the vertebral column.
The erector spinae muscles attach along the spine and pelvis and function to extend and laterally flex the vertebral column.
See lessWhat is the anatomical significance of the costal groove in ribs?
The costal groove contains neurovascular structures, including intercostal nerves and vessels, protecting them from damage.
The costal groove contains neurovascular structures, including intercostal nerves and vessels, protecting them from damage.
See lessHow does the anatomy of the thoracic vertebrae differ from that of the sacral vertebrae?
Unlike the sacral vertebrae, the thoracic vertebrae articulate with ribs and have facets for rib articulation on their bodies and transverse processes
Unlike the sacral vertebrae, the thoracic vertebrae articulate with ribs and have facets for rib articulation on their bodies and transverse processes
See lessWhat are the main functions of the thoracic spine?
The thoracic spine provides support for the rib cage, protects the spinal cord, and facilitates movements of the trunk.
The thoracic spine provides support for the rib cage, protects the spinal cord, and facilitates movements of the trunk.
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