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Blood supply to mammary glands
Internal thoracic, lateral thoracic, thoracromial, posterior intercostal arteries
Innervation of mammary glands
Intercostal nerves 4-6 from ventral primary rami (Somatosensory and postganglionic fibers)
Nerves that cross lateral border of mammary gland but do not innervate?
Thoracodorsal, long thoracic (can be damaged during a mastectomy)
Drainage possibilities of lymph in breast?
First to Subareolar lymphatic plexus then: Axillary nodes (75%), Parasternal nodes, Abdominal nodes, or Contralateral breast
Muscles of Thoracic Wall
External intercostal, internal intercostal, innermost intercostal
External intercostal
From vertebral bodies to costochondral junction; external intercostal membrane extends to sternum; involved with respiration
Internal intercostal
From sternum to angle of ribs; internal intercostal membrane extends to vertebral bodies
Innermost intercostal
Innermost, Subcostal, Transverse thoracis
Intercostal veins, arteries, and nerves?
Underneath rib in costal groove, between internal and innermost layers
Superior Thoracic Aperture
Trachea, Esophagus, Brachiocephalic artery, Carotid artery (2), Subclavian artery (2), Vertebral artery, Thyrocervical artery, Internal thoracic artery, Subclavian veins (2), Internal jugular veins (2), Thoracic duct, Vagus and phrenic nerves, Sympathetic chains (2), Anterior scalene muscles (2), Lateral thirds of aperture closed by suprapleural membranes
Branches from arch of aorta
Left subclavian, Left common carotid, Brachiocephalic (gives rise to right subclavian and right common carotid)
Common carotid arteries
Supply head and neck
Subclavian arteries
Supply upper extremities; branches: vertebral, internal thoracic, and thyrocervical arteries
Subclavian veins
Drain upper extremity
Internal jugular veins
Drain the brain
Thoracic duct
terminal portion of lymphatic system; empties into venous system at junction of left internal jugular and left subclavian veins; Lymphatic drainer of whole body except right upper limb, right side of head and right side of thorax
Vagus nerves
Cranial nerve X; parasympathetic nerves for abdomen, neck, and thorax
Phrenic nerves
C3-C5; innervate diaphragm; ventral primary rami
Blood supply for diaphragm
Superior and inferior phrenic, intercostal, and internal thoracic arteries
Inferior thoracic aperture
Vena cava foramen (Inferior vena cava) [T8]
Esophageal hiatus (Esophagus and vagus nerves) [T10]
Aortic hiatus (Aorta, Azygos vein, Thoracic duct) [T12]
Line that separates superior and inferior mediastinum
Sternal angle to inferior border of 4th thoracic vertebra
Superior mediastinum
Aortic arch, brachiocephalic artery, left subclavian artery, left common carotid artery, brachiocephalic veins, superior half of superior vena cava, vagus and phrenic nerves, left recurrent laryngeal nerves, esophagus, trachea, thoracic duct, thymus
Anterior mediastinum
Division of inferior mediastinum; lymph nodes, minor vessels, fat; in infants, thymus extends down
Middle mediastinum
Division of inferior mediastinum; heart, pericardial sac, ascending aorta, inferior half of superior vena cava, termination of azygos vein, pulmonary trunk and its major branches, pulmonary veins, phrenic nerves
Posterior mediastinum
Division of inferior mediastinum; bifurcation of trachea and primary bronchi, descending aorta, esophagus, azygos and hemiazygos veins, thoracic duct, vagus and splanchnic nerves, sympathetic chain
Orientation of apex
Left and inferior
Layers of pericardium
Fibrous--Parietal--Visceral
Pericardium cavity in between parietal and visceral layers
Fibrous pericardium
Inelastic fibrous sac; Phrenic nerves lay on exterior; fused to central tendon of diaphragm; embryologic origin = pleuropericardial fold
Parietal pericardium
Serous layer on inside of fibrous pericardium
Visceral pericardium
Serous layer on surface of heart; also called epicardium
Adhesions
Restrict heart movement; compromise cardiac function
Pericarditis
Inflammation of pericardium; can cause effusion of fluid into cavity or compress heart
Cardiac tamponade
Extensive fluid in cavity; compresses heart
Pericardiocentesis
Draining of fluid from cavity
Coronary sulcus
Groove on heart separating atria from ventricles
Anterior and Posterior interventricular sulcui
Groove on heart that separate right and left ventricles
Right coronary artery
Supplies right atrium, right ventricle, and part of left ventricle
Branches of right coronary artery
Marginal--along right margin of heart
Posterior interventricular--in posterior interventricular sulcus
Left coronary artery
Supplies left atrium, left ventricle, and parts of right ventricle
Branches of left coronary artery
Anterior interventricular--in anterior interventricular sulcus
Circumflex--passes through coronary sulcus
Coronary sinus
Empties into right atrium between inferior vena cava and right atrioventricular valve; located in coronary sulcus
Great cardiac vein
Associated with anterior interventricular artery
Posterior vein of left ventricle
drains left ventricle; associated with circumflex artery
Middle cardiac vein
Associated with posterior interventricular artery
Small cardiac vein
Follows marginal artery and right coronary artery
Anterior and Smallest Cardiac veins
do NOT empty into coronary sinus; open directly into heart chambers
Aortic semilunar valve
3rd intercostal space, posterior to sternum
Best heard: right 2nd intercostal space
Pulmonary semilunar valve
Left 3rd costosternal junction;
Best heard: left 2nd intercostal space
Right atrioventricular valve (tricuspid)
Right 5th costosternal junction, posterior to sternum;
Best heard: Left lower sternal border
Left atrioventricular valve (Bicuspid)
4th costosternal junction;
Best heard: Left 5th intercostal space (apex)
Glandular tissue
In breast; lobes radially arranged around nipple
Lactiferous duct
Converge and open on surface of nipple
Lactiferous sinus
Dilation of lactiferous duct that can store milk
Suspensory ligaments
Fibrous bands that run deeper layer of superficial fascia to dermis; supports glandular tissue; seen in mammograms
Retromammary space
Between superficial and deep fascia of breast; allows for movement of breast on thoracic wall
Functions of lymph drainage in breast
Drain interstitial fluid and return it to venous system; filter fluid
Carcinomas of breast usually derived from?
Epithelial cells of lactiferous ducts
Functions of Thoracic Wall
Protect organs, Aid in respiration, Provide attachments for muscles
Endothoracic fascia
Layer of deep fascia; thickens over apex of lungs = suprapleural membrane
Central tendon
Strong aponeurosis for attachment of diaphragm's muscle
Left Crus
Attaches to first two lumbar vertebrae
Right Crus
Attaches to first three lumbar vertebrae
Diaphragm attachments
Xiphoid process, Costal cartilages, Adjacent portions of inferior 6 ribs, More superior two or three lumbar vertebrae
Pleura
Two continuous layers: Visceral and parietal pleura
Pleural cavity
Contains thin layer of serous fluid; surface tension holds visceral and parietal pleura together
Hilum
Doorway of the lung (place where everything enters)
Parietal pleura
4 regions: Cupula, Costal, Diaphragmatic, Mediastinal

In contact with endothoracic fascia

Innervated by phrenic and intercostal nerves
Sensitive to localized pain
Parietal pleura
Insensitive to localized pain
Visceral pleura
Pleural recesses
Costodiaphragmatic (lowest point of pleural cavity in upright individual), Costomediastinal

Places where parietal pleura is reflected back on itself
Hemothorax
Bleeding into pleural cavity
Pneumothorax
Air in pleural cavity; can be from open or closed means
Right Lung
3 lobes; Horizontal and oblique fissures
Left Lung
2 lobes (Sup. and Inf.)
Oblique fissure
Lingula and cardiac notch in sup. lobe
Importance of Bronchopulmonary Segments
Interpretation of chest radiographs, Diseases often localized to segments, Knowledge of branching pattern important for postural drainage
Branches of pulmonary arteries
Intrasegmental
Branches of pulmonary veins
Intersegmental
Trachea bifurcates at?
Sternal angle (T4)
Right Lung Superior Lobe
Apical, Posterior, Anterior
Right Lung Middle Lobe
Lateral, Medial
Right Lung Inferior Lobe
Superior, Medial Basal, Anterior Basal, Lateral Basal, Posterior Basal
Left Lung Superior Lobe
Apicoposterior, Anterior
Lingular Division: Superior lingular, Inferior lingular
Left Lung Inferior Lobe
Superior, Medial Basal, Anterior Basal, Lateral Basal, Posterior Basal
Apex of lung rises?
Above clavicle
Horizontal fissure located?
Along 4th rib and costal cartilage on right side
Oblique fissure located?
Starts at SP T2-T3 then runs down and around to follow curvature of 6th rib
Cardiac notch located?
Along 4th-6th costal cartilages left of sternum
Superior lobe auscultation
Anterior side of thorax
Inferior lobe auscultation
Posterior side of thorax
Esophagus comprised of?
Upper third---Skeletal
Middle third---Skeletal and Smooth
Lower Third---Smooth
Constriction points of Esophagus
1. Junction with pharynx
2. Crossed by arch of aorta
3. Crossed by left main bronchus
4. Passes through diaphragm
Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Branch of vagus; loops around arch of aorta
Right recurrent laryngeal nerve
Branch of vagus; loops around right subclavian artery
Damaged recurrent laryngeal nerve could lead to?
Change in someone's voice
Postganglionic sympathetic fibers located?
Cardiac, pulmonary, and esophageal plexi
Preganglionic sympathetic fibers located?
In the esophageal plexus because of greater splanchnic nerve
Azygos vein
Passes through posterior mediastinum; terminates in middle mediastinum; Drains posterior thorax and abdominal walls; Connects SVC to IVC for alternate route of venous return to heart
Veins that drain into Azygos vein
Posterior intercostal, Esophageal, Bronchial, Mediastinal
Accessory hemiazygos vein
Drains superior left thoracic wall; empties into azygos vein at T8; derived from proximal left supracardinal vein
Hemiazygos vein
Drains inferior left thoracic and abdominal wall; dumps into azygos vein at T9; derived from distal left supracardinal vein
Inferior Vena Cava can be cut off by?
Enlargement of liver
Right lymphatic duct
Drains right upper limb, right side of head, and right side of thorax; empties into junction of right internal jugular and right subclavian veins
Tributaries of thoracic duct
Left jugular trunk
Left subclavian trunk
Left bronchomediastinal trunk
Vessels from posterior intercostal and mediastinal regions
Tributaries of right lymphatic duct
Right jugular trunk
Right subclavian trunk
Right bronchomediastinal trunk
Parietal nodes of thorax
Parasternal, intercostal, and Diaphragmatic nodes
Visceral nodes of Thorax
1. Anterior mediastinal nodes
2. Posterior mediastinal nodes
3. Tracheobronchial nodes
Anterior mediastinal nodes
Receives vessels from heart, pericardium, thymus
Drains into right and left bronchomediastinal trunks
Posterior mediastinal nodes
Receives vessels from esophagus, pericardium, diaphragm
Drain into thoracic duct
Tracheobronchial nodes
5 groups of nodes: Tracheal, Superior tracheobronchial, Inferior tracheobronchial, Bronchopulmonary, Pulmonary

Receive afferent vessels from surrounding structures
Drains into right and left bronchomediastinal trunks
Location of Tracheal nodes
Along both sides of trachea
Location of Superior tracheobronchial nodes
Superior to primary bronchi
Location of Inferior tracheobronchial nodes
Below bifurcation of trachea
Location of bronchopulmonary nodes
At hilum of lungs
Location of pulmonary nodes
In the lungs
Where is lymphatic system not found?
CNS, meninges, eye, internal ear, spleen, avascular structures
Cisterna chyli
Dilated portion of thoracic duct at L1-2
Branches from descending aorta?
Supply bronchi, esophagus, diaphragm, and posterior body wall
Branches from ascending aorta?
Right and left coronary arteries
Vagus nerve sends preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to?
Esophageal, cardiac, and pulmonary plexi