it supports the chest it protects the chest it allows movement in the chest
Hemothorax is a medical term meaning blood in the chest cavity.
Abnormal movements are broadly classified as either hyperkinetic--too much movement--and hypokinetic--too little movement
Paradoxical chest movement is also know as flail chest and is usually caused by trauma to the chest. If a person suffers from broken ribs or punctured lungs, the air movement is reversed. Instead of chest expansion on inhalation, you will notice the skin being sucked in.
Icd-9 code for abnormal chest x-ray is 793.1.
A condition known as pectins excavatum.
Oscillation in a chest tube refers to the movement of fluid or air within the chest drainage system. It can be observed as a back-and-forth movement of the fluid level in the collection chamber of the chest tube system. Oscillation is a normal finding and indicates proper drainage and ventilation of the chest cavity.
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The anterior chest is the most common place to auscultate for abnormal heart sounds. Some abnormal sounds may also be heard in the center of the back or in the neck.
difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia); heartburn; and chest pain
A chest mass refers to an abnormal growth or lump in the chest area. It can be caused by various conditions such as cysts, tumors, or infections. It is important to have a chest mass evaluated by a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
Tardive Dyskinesia