ILOs

• Describe the bony anatomy of the chest wall including joints
• Describe the muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the chest wall and describe their functions
• Relate the anatomy of the chest wall to its functions
• Describe the 3 components of the thoracic cavity i.e. pulmonary cavities and mediastinum
• Describe the anatomy of the pleurae and explain the functional significance of the pleural recesses
• Relate this anatomical knowledge to clinical applications e.g. thoracentesis

• Where is the thorax located?
• What does the thoracic cavity contain?
• What protects the thoracic cavity?
• What does the thoracic wall consist of?
• What is the thoracic cage composed of?
• Explain what the thoracic apertures are
• What is the diaphragm?
• Outline the muscles of the thoracic wall
• Describe the movements of the thoracic wall
• When are accessory muscles of respiration used?
• Describe the arrangement of the intercostal neurovascular bundle
• Where do the intercostal arteries originate from?