The individual who demonstrates displacement of the sternum
is described as having a
a) pigeon chest.
Pigeon chest may occur with rickets, Marfan’s syndrome, or severe
kyphoscoliosis.
b) barrel chest.
A barrel chest is seen in patients with emphysema as a result of overinflation of the lungs.
c) funnel chest.
A funnel chest occurs when there is a depression in the lower portion
of the sternum.
d) kyphoscoliosis.
Kyphoscoliosis is characterized by elevation of the scapula and a
corresponding S-shaped spine.
is described as having a
a) pigeon chest.
Pigeon chest may occur with rickets, Marfan’s syndrome, or severe
kyphoscoliosis.
b) barrel chest.
A barrel chest is seen in patients with emphysema as a result of overinflation of the lungs.
c) funnel chest.
A funnel chest occurs when there is a depression in the lower portion
of the sternum.
d) kyphoscoliosis.
Kyphoscoliosis is characterized by elevation of the scapula and a
corresponding S-shaped spine.