thorax the thorax is the region of the body formed by the sternum, the thoracic vertebrae and the...
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ThoraxThe thorax is the region of the body formed by the sternum, the thoracic vertebrae and the ribs.
Bones of the Thorax
• Ribs
• Sternum
Ribs
• 1-7= True ribs
• 8-10= False ribs
• 11-12=Floating ribs
• Protect lungs
Sternum• Protects heart
• Site for attachment of ribs and clavicle
Anatomy of the Thorax
• Ligaments
• Costal cartilage-connects ribs to the sternum
Cartilage of the Thorax
Muscles of the Thorax
• Pectorals
• Latissumus Dorsi
• Intercostals
• Diaphragm
Pectoral muscles
Latissimus Dorsi
Intercostals
Diaphragm
Organs of the Thorax
• Heart
• Lungs
Injuries of the Thorax
• Contusion
• Wind knocked out
• Rib fracture
• Pneumothorax
• Hemothroax
• Asthma
• Hyperventilation
Contusion
• Result of a direct blow
• Pain around the injury site.
• Pain when the ribcage flexes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHMMgJBUWh8
Wind knocked out
• Blow to the abdomen
• Diaphragm spasms
• Unable to take breath for short period of time
Rib fracture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-qR7jwtGj0
Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax: signs and symptoms
• Sudden shortness of breath
• Cyanosis (turning blue)
• Pain felt in the chest and/or back
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Heart Attack
• Also known as Myocardial Infarction
• Myocardial-heart muscle
• Infarction-tissue death due to oxygen starvation
Heart Attack
• Signs and Symptoms
• chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and pain in left arm.
Asthma
• During an asthma attack, muscles around the airways tighten up, making the airways narrower so less air flows through. Inflammation increases, and the airways become more swollen and even narrower.
Asthma: signs and symptoms
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness, pain, or pressure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F9jpJpwOys
Asthma
• What to do?
• Your doctor will also prescribe medicines to keep your asthma under control.
• Take your medication as prescribed!!!
• Only take your medication!!!
Hyperventilation• Over breathing; Fast deep breathing
• Symptoms include: dizziness or lightheadedness, shortness of breath, numbness and tingling in your arms or around your mouth
• Often, panic and hyperventilation become a vicious cycle
• Try to calm person down by talking slow
• Have person breathe into a paper baghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt6W_cNQS8
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