anatomy all about thorax

Human Anatomy
All about Thorax
Multiple choice questions with answers


• Bones & Joints of Thorax
• Wall of Thorax
• Thoracic cavity & pleurae
• Lungs
• Mediastinum
• Pericardium & Heart
• Superior Vena Cava
• Aorta & Pulmonary trunk
• Trachea
• Radiological Anatomy of Thorax




1. Three large openings in the diaphragm are
at levels of following thoracic vertebrae:
a. T8,T9,T10
b. T7,T8,T9
c. T8,T10,T12
d. T9,T10,T12
2. Transverse diameter of thoracic cage
increases by:

, a. Contraction of diaphragm
b. Bucket handle movement of
ribs
c. Pump handle movement of
ribs
d. Caliper movement of ribs
3. Anteroposterior diameter of Thorax
increases by:
a. Pump handle movement of
ribs
b. Bucket handle movement of
ribs
c. Relaxation of diaphragm
d. Contraction of diaphragm
4. The order of structures in the upper part
of intercostal space from above
downwards is:
a. Vein, artery and nerve
b. Vein, nerve and artery
c. Vein, nerve, artery and vein
d. Artery, vein and nerve
5. Parts of transversus thoracis are all
except:
a. Sternocostalis
b. Subcostalis
c. Intercostalis intimi
d. Serratus posterior superior
6. Which of the following nerves innervate
the costal pleura?