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Thoracic/abdominopelvic cavity & Landmarks

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Thoracic cavity structures include: R/L Pleural Membranes, R/L Lungs, Trachea, ____,_____,_____ & ____ _____.   Esophagus, Pericardium, Heart & Great Vessels  
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Abdominal cavity structures include: Peritoneum, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Spleen, ____, ____, ____, ____, _____ _____ _____   Stomach, Intestines, Kidneys, Ureters, Major Blood Vessels  
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Abdominopelvic cavity structures include: Rectum, Sigmoid of large intestine, Urinary Bladder, ____ _____.   Reproductive system  
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Interilliac plane intersects?   Pelvis at the top of the iliac crest  
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What positioning is the iliac crest used in?   Lumbar spine, sacrum, & coccyx  
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The 2 great body cavities of the torso are?   Thoracic and abdominal cavities.  
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Thoracic cavity is subdivided into a _____segment and 2 ____ portions   Pericardial segment and 2 pleural portions  
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The abdomen is bordered superiorly by the ____ and _______ by the superior pelvic ______   Diaphragm and inferiorly by the superior pelvic inlet  
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The location of organs or an anatomic area can be described by dividing the abdomen according to 1 of 2 methods   4 quadrants or 9 regions  
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The abdomen is often divided into 4 clinical divisions called _____   Quadrants  
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The ____ plane and ____ plane intersects at the umbilicus and create the boundaries of the quadrants.   Midsagittal and horizontal  
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Name the 4 quadrants   Right upper quadrant (RUQ), Left upper quadrant(LUQ), Right lower quadrant(RLQ), Left lower quadrant(LLQ)  
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Dividing the abdomen into four quadrants is useful in describing the location of various abdominal organs. Describe the spleen location   Left upper quadrant  
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T/F: Though not used in clinical practice often, the abdominal can be divided into 9 regions by using 4 planes?   True  
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The 9 regions of the body are divided into 3 or 4 groups?   3  
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Superior region includes:   Rt. hypochondrium, epigastrium, lt. hypochondrium  
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Middle region includes:   Rt. lateral, umbilical, lt. lateral  
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Inferior region includes:   Rt. inguinal, hypogastrium, lt. inguinal  
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Rt/Lt laterial is also called?   Rt/Lt lumbar  
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T/F: Region terms are always used in describing organ locations   False. Quadrant and region terms can be used  
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T/F: Most anatomic structures can't be visualized directly; requiring the use of protuberances, tuberosities, and other external indicators to accurately position a patient.   True  
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C5   Thyroid cartilage  
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T1   2" above jugular notch  
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T2-T3   Jugular notch  
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T4-T5   Sternal angle  
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T7   Inferior angle of scapula  
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T9-T10   Xiphoid process  
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L2-L3   Inferior costal margin  
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L4-L5   Iliac crest  
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S1   ASIS - anterior superior iliac spine  
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Coccyx   Pubic symphysis & greater trochanters  
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KUB landmark   L4-L5 iliac crest (umbilicus is related)  
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Where is IR in relation to shoulders for a CXR?   Top of shoulders, 1 1/2 - 2"  
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Surface landmarks are also called?   Topographic anatomy  
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