10.25.16 Lungs and Posterior Mediastinum Flashcards
The lung ___ is the superior-most aspect and is rounded and somewhat conical.
Apex
The lung apex is covered with ___ and is commonly referred to as the ___ of the lung.
Cervical pleura; cupula
The lung ___ is inferior, and is large and concave due to the dome of the diaphragm.
Base
The medial aspect of each lung is concave to allow for the presence of the ___.
Heart
The anterior, lateral, and posterior surfaces of the lung is ___ and follows the contours of the internal thoracic wall.
Convex
What are the two fissures of the lungs?
- Oblique fissure (major)
2. Horizontal fissure (minor)
The posterior aspect of the oblique fissure is located at the ___ thoracic vertebrae. The anterior aspect is inferior and is located at the ___ junction.
Second; sixth costochondral
In the left lung, the oblique fissure separates the lung into what two lobes?
Superior and inferior
The most anteroinferior portion of the superior lobe forms a tongue-shaped extension called the ___.
Lingula
In the right lung, the oblique fissure posteriorly separates what two lobes? Anteriorly, it separates what two lobes?
Posteriorly - superior from inferior
Anteriorly - middle from inferior
The horizontal fissure is found in the ___ lung only.
Right
The horizontal fissure separates the ___ lobe from the ___ lobe.
Superior; middle
What are the 5 impressions on the medial surface of the right lung?
- Groove for the superior vena cava
- Groove for the inferior vena cava
- Groove for the esophagus
- Groove for the azygos vein
- Cardiac impression
What are the 3 impressions on the medial surface of the left lung?
- Groove for the arch and descending aorta
- Groove for the subclavian artery
- Cardiac impression
What is the point where structures leave and enter the lung?
Hilus
At the inferior aspect of the hilus, the visceral pleura reflects and forms the ___.
Pulmonary ligament
What is formed by all structures of the lung that enter or leave the lung at its hilus?
Root
What carries deoxygenated blood?
Pulmonary arteries
What carries oxygenated blood?
Pulmonary veins
What gives parasympathetic fibers to the lungs?
Vagus nerve (CN X)
What gives sympathetic fibers to the lungs?
Sympathetic trunk (T1 or 2-T6)
The bronchial arteries of the right lung are derived from what three arteries?
Intercostal arteries, aorta, or left highest intercostal artery
The bronchial arteries of the left lung are derived from what artery?
Descending thoracic aorta