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What type of bone is the clavicle? long bone
Where does the clavicle lie in the body? just above the first rib
What is the function of the clavicle? serves as a fulcrum for arm movements
Which tubercle on the humeral head is more anterior? lesser tubercle
The lesser tubercle serves as an insertion point for: the subscapular muscle
Which tubercle of the humeral head is on the lateral aspect? greater tubercle
What are the 2 names for the area between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humeral head? intertubercular or bicipital groove
How is the greater tubercle of the humeral head situated? It slopes posteriorly 25 degrees
What makes up the SC joints? sternal extremity of the clavicle and clavicular notches of the manubrium.
Sternoclavicular joint type synovial double-gliding
Atelectasis collapse of all or part of the lung
Pneumothorax collapsed lung due to accumulation of air in the pleural cavity
Pulmonary edema replacement of air with fluid in the lung
Pleural effusion collection of fluid in the pleural cavity
Hyaline membrane disease/RDS underaeration of the lungs due to a lack of surfactant
Acromioclavicular joint type gliding
Manubriosternal joint type cartilaginous symphysis
how is the location of the trachea changed in the thorax, and why? it shifts slightly to the right due to the aorta
what is the carina? the last tracheal cartilage and point of bifurcation of the trachea
at what level does the carina lie? T4-T5
What hormone is produced by the thymus gland? thymosin
What is the role of the thymus? maturation of the immune system
When does the thymus begin to atrophy? after puberty
As we get older, what happens to the thymus? lymphatic tissue is replaced by fat
From where to where does the thymus sit? at maximum development it rests on the pericardium and may reach up to the thyroid gland
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