I.

Terms from Thorax (12-03) dissection

Many additional terms in Rev 01 – Thorax.doc

A. Clavicle
Sternoclavicular joint
B. Scapula
Coracoid
Acromion
C. Skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue/superficial fascia
Deep fascia
Retinacula cutis
D. Breasts (Mammary Glands)
Retromammary space
Suspensory ligaments
Nipple
Areola
Lactiferous ducts
E. Muscles
Pectoralis major
Clavicular head
Sternocostal head
Pectoralis minor
Clavipectoral fascia
Serratus anterior
Transversus thoracis
F. Vessels
Cephalic vein
Thoracoacromial artery
Axillary artery
Lateral thoracic artery
Internal thoracic artery and vein (right and left)
G. Nerves
Lateral cutaneous branch of spinal nerve
Intercostobrachial nerve
Lateral pectoral nerve
Medial pectoral nerve ( pectoralis minor)
H . Ribs
Sternocostal joints, synovial cavity
I. Thoracic cavity
Superior thoracic aperture (aka thoracic inlet)
Inferior thoracic aperture (aka thoracic outlet)
II. Terms from pleural cavity dissection
Many additional terms in Rev 01 – Thorax.doc

A. Pleural cavity (right and left)

Endothoracic fascia
Parietal pleura
Costal
Mediastinal
Diaphragmatic
Cupula (aka cervical)
Visceral pleura
Costomediastinal recess (left)
Costodiaphragmatic recess (left and right)
B. Lung
Apex
Horizontal fissure (right)
Oblique fissure (right and left)
Superior, middle (right), and inferior lobes
Cardiac notch (left)
Lingula (left)
Cardiac impression
Grooves for aortic arch and esophagus
Root
Hilus
Main bronchus
Superior, middle (right), and inferior lobar bronchi
Position relative to pulmonary arteries and veins
C. Miscellaneous
Esophagus
Aorta, descending aorta
Sympathetic trunk
Sympathetic ganglia
Gray ramus communicans
White ramus communicans
Phrenic nerves
Intercostal veins, arteries, nerves
Vagus nerves
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Ligamentum arteriosum
III. Terms from heart dissection
A. Mediastinum
Anterior, middle, posterior, and superior mediastinum
B. Heart
Fibrous pericardium
Serous pericardium
Parietal layer
Visceral layer (aka epicardium)
Pericardial cavity
Transverse pericardial sinus
Oblique pericardial sinus
Coronary groove (aka atrioventricular groove)
Interventricular groove (anterior and posterior)
Great vessels
Superior and inferior vena cava
Pulmonary trunk
Pulmonary arteries (left and right)
Aorta
Left coronary artery
Orifice of left coronary artery
Left anterior descending (aka anterior interventricular)
Circumflex
Right coronary artery
Marginal branch
Posterior interventricular branch
Anterior right atrial branch
Coronary sinus ( right atrium)
Great cardiac vein
Middle cardiac vein
Right atrium
Pectinate muscles
Crista terminalis
Fossa ovalis ( foramen ovale)
Sinuatrial node
Atrioventricular node
Valve of inferior vena cava
Valve of coronary sinus
Tricuspid valve
Right ventricle
Right atrioventricular orifice
Tricuspid valves: anterior, septal, posterior cusps
Chordae tendineae
Papillary muscles: anterior, posterior, septal ( cusps)
Trabeculae carneae
Pulmonary orifice
Conus arteriosus (aka infundibulum)
Pulmonary trunk valve: anterior, right, left semilunar cusps
Left atrium
Pulmonary veins, four entrances
Left atrioventricular orifice (aka mitral orifice)
Foramen ovale
Left ventricle
Left atrioventricular orifice (aka mitral orifice)
Biscuspid valve: anterior and posterior cusps
Chordae tendineae
Papillary muscles (anterior and posterior)
Trabeculae carneae
Aortic valve
right, left, noncoronary cusps
nodule
superiorly in the aorta, coronary artery orifice
Interventricular septum: muscular and membranous parts
IV. Terms from posterior and superior mediastinum dissection
Posterior mediastinum
Esophagus
Vagus nerves (left and right)
Vagal trunks (anterior and posterior)
Esophageal plexus
Ligamentum arteriosum
(Left) recurrent laryngeal nerve
Azygos vein
Hemiazygos vein
Descending aorta
Thoracic duct
Diaphragm
Posterior intercostal branches
Bronchial arteries
Greater splanchnic nerve
Lesser splanchnic nerve
Superior mediastinum
Thymus
Brachiocephalic veins (aka innominate veins)
Arch of aorta
Brachiocephalic trunk (aka innominate artery)
Left common carotid artery
Left subclavian artery
Phrenic nerves (left and right)
Subclavian vein
Bifurcation of trachea
Tracheal rings
Carina