Question

Ms. Cho has fractured the transverse process of her fourth thoracic vertebra. She reports back pain, as well as pain with movement such as breathing. What else was likely fractured with her vertebra?A. Xiphoid processB. Spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebraC. 4th true ribD. 2nd true rib

Answer 1

Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

• Rib cage encases lungs and heart. The movement of rib cage helps in the process of respiration.

• Ribs are joined to relating thoracic vertebrae posteriorly (first rib appends to first thoracic vertebrae and likewise)

• It is framed by sternum, ribs and thoracic vertebrae. All in all there 12 ribs and 12 thoracic vertebrae.

• Ribs append to costal facets that are available on transverse procedure.

So on the off chance that transverse procedure of T-4 is broken, at that point it might likewise be related with break if fourth rib. That is the reason there might be trouble in respiration.