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A patient has an intrapleural fluid collection. The patient is asked to exhale. A needle is inserted into the midaxillary line at the location indicated by the arrow on the rib cage in the photo. The aim is to advance the needle until fluid is aspirated. What structures and / or spaces is the needle most likely to reach and / or pass through?
To which blood vessels do intercostal veins in the 9th intercostal space drain directly?
Where is the transition from an internal intercostal muscle to the internal intercostal membrane located?
From where to where do the external intercostal muscles extend around the thorax?
A patient has an intrapleural fluid collection. A needle is inserted into the midaxillary line at the location indicated by the arrow on the rib cage in the photo. The aim is to advance the needle until fluid is aspirated. What structures and / or spaces will the needle most likely reach and / or pass through?
Costochondritis is a harmless, relatively common condition with chest pain as a symptom. It is an inflammation of one or more sternocostal or costochondral joints. The pain is sharp and localized and can be induced by pressure on the joint. Costochondritis is diagnosed in 13-30% of adults with acute chest pain (variation depending on study and patient setting). Source: Proulx AM, Zyrd TZ, 2009, Costochondritis: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2009 Sep 15;80(6):617-620. https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0915/p617.html At which locations could the pain caused by costochondritis be localised?
Between which layers are the intercostal arteries, veins and nerves located, at the midaxillary line?
Which number indicates the costal arch?
Which number indicates a costochondral joint?
From which blood vessels do intercostal arteries in the 8th intercostal space receive blood directly?
