03 Lungs, Pleura And Diaphragm

Question 1

At what vertebral level does trachea extend from and to. What is the significance of the lowest cartilage ring

Answer 1

C6 to T4/5

Carina which is a hook. Sub carina lymph node can been seen if enlarged

Question 2

What is the most prominent vertebra

Answer 2

C7

Question 3

List the structures that pass in the hilum of the lungs

Answer 3

Pulmonary artery
2 pulmonary veins
Bronchial arteries
Primary bronchi
Bronchial plexus of autonomic nerves
Lymph vessels and nodes

Question 4

Describe the orientation of pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein and bronchi in the hilum

Answer 4

Superiorly: pulmonary artery
Posteriorly: bronchi
Anterior-inferiorly: pulmonary vein