01 Thoracic Anatomy

Demonstrate the main anatomical features and surface landmarks of the thoracic vertebrae, ribs, and sternum
Describe the anatomy of the joints between the ribs, vertebrae, costal cartilages, and sternum. Explain their contribution to the movements of ventilation
Describe the boundaries of the thoracic inlet and outlet and the structures that pass through them and their relations
Describe the anatomy of the intercostal muscles
Describe the attachments and relations of the diaphragm and the structures that pass through and behind it. Explain the movements of the diaphragm, its motor and sensory innervation, and pleural and peritoneal coverings
Explain the movements involved in normal, vigorous, and forced ventilation and describe the muscles responsible for these movements
Describe a neurovascular bundle in a typical intercostal space and outline the structures its components supply
Describe the course and major relations of the thoracic duct. Explain the lymph drainage within the thorax and its clinical significance