Case Study 1 Topic: Musculoskeletal System Pathology (Axial Focus) A patient comes to your ER with difficulty breathing because of a large knife in their back. The knife is located lateral to the transverse process of T5 on the right side of the body. Fortunately, the knife does not penetrate the heart. You are to answer the following questions pertaining to this scenario. 1. What axial muscles could possibly be injured by the knife? 2. Why would this patient have difficulty breathing? In addition, list at least four muscles important for breathing and explain whether these muscles lift or depress the ribs.

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Case Study 1 Topic: Musculoskeletal System Pathology (Axial Focus)
A patient comes to your ER with difficulty breathing because of a
large knife in their back. The knife is located lateral to the transverse
process of T5 on the right side of the body. Fortunately, the knife
does not penetrate the heart. You are to answer the following
questions pertaining to this scenario.
1. What axial muscles could possibly be injured by
knife
2. Why would this patient have difficulty breathing? In addition,
list at least four muscles important for breathing and explain
whether these muscles lift or depress the ribs.
Transcribed Image Text:Case Study 1 Topic: Musculoskeletal System Pathology (Axial Focus) A patient comes to your ER with difficulty breathing because of a large knife in their back. The knife is located lateral to the transverse process of T5 on the right side of the body. Fortunately, the knife does not penetrate the heart. You are to answer the following questions pertaining to this scenario. 1. What axial muscles could possibly be injured by knife 2. Why would this patient have difficulty breathing? In addition, list at least four muscles important for breathing and explain whether these muscles lift or depress the ribs.
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