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Anatomy Flashcards

1
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What surrounds the lungs?

A

The pleural cavities

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What is the pleura?

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The single layer of flat cells, mesothelium, and associated layer of supporting connective tissues that line the pleural cavity

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What is the parietal pleura?

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Pleura associated with the walls of a pleural cavity

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4
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What is the visceral pleura?

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Pleura that reflects from the medial wall and onto the surface of the lung and adheres and covers the lung

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5
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What is the suprapleural membrane?

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A dome-like layer of fascia that covers the superior surface of the cervical pleura

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6
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What is the function of the suprapleural membrane?

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It provides apical support for the pleural cavity in the root of the neck

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7
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What is the parietal pleura innervated by?

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The somatic afferent fibres

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What is the visceral pleura innervated by?

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Visceral afferent nerves that accompany bronchial vessels

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What is a pleural recess?

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It is a potential space within the thoracic cavity where, during expiration, the visceral and parietal pleura are relatively distant

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10
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What are the pleural recesses?

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The costomediastinal and costodiaphragmatic recess

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11
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How does air enter and leave the lungs?

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Through the bronchi

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12
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What is the root of the lung?

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It is a short tubular collection of structures that together attach the lung to structures in the mediastinum

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What is located in the root and hilum of the lung?

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The bronchi, the pulmonary arteries, the pulmonary veins and the lymphatics

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14
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What is in the posterior position of the hilum of the lungs?

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The Bronchi

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15
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What is in the superior position of the hilum of the lungs?

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The Pulmonary arteries

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What is in the inferior position of the hilum of the lungs?

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The Pulmonary veins

17
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What is the function of the pulmonary ligament?

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It stabilises the position of the inferior lobe and accommodates the translocation of structures in the root during breathing

18
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How many lobes and fissures does the right lung have?

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3 lobes and 2 fissures

19
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What are the fissures of the right lung?

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The oblique and horizontal fissures

20
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What is the function of the oblique fissure in the right lung?

A

It separates the inferior lobe from the superior lobe and the middle lobe of the right lung

21
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What is the function of the horizontal fissure in the right lung?

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It separates the superior lobe from the middle lobe

22
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Which of the lungs is smaller?

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The left lung

23
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How many lobes and fissures does the left lung have?

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2 lobes and 1 fissure

24
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What is the fissure of the left lung?

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The oblique fissure

25
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What is the function of the oblique fissure in the left lung?

A

It seperates the inferior lobe from the superior lobe

26
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What is unique about the left lung due to the position of the heart?

A

It has a notch

27
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What are the proximal airways?

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The trachea, main bronchi, lobar bronchi, segmental bronchi and bronchioles

28
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What are the distal airways?

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The terminal bronchioles, respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveolus

29
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How does the Trachea maintain its shape?

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Through the C-shaped transverse cartilage rings

30
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How is the bronchus seen in radiology?

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Black with white walls

31
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How is the pulmonary artery seen in radiology?

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It is white

32
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What is a bronchopulmonary segment?

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It is the smallest functionally independent region of a lung and the smallest area of lung that can be isolated and removed without affecting adjacent regions

33
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What nerves supply the lungs?

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Nerves from the pulmonary plexus

34
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What nerves constrict the bronchioles?

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The vagus nerves

35
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What nerves dilates the bronchioles?

A

The sympathetic system

36
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What muscles cause inspiration?

A

The diaphragm, external intercostals, sternocleidomastoids and scalene

37
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What muscles cause expiration?

A

Internal intercostals and abdominals

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