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1
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How many lobes does the right lung have?

A

3 lobes

Superior
Middle
Inferior

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2
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On which lung is the oblique fissure found?

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Both lungs!

Runs at the level of rib 6 anteriorly, and T3 posteriorly.

Same height on both!

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3
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On which lung is the horizontal fissure found?

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Right lung

This follows rib 4.

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4
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What is the purpose of the lung hila?

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These are the lung root. A collection of structures which suspend the lung from the mediastinum.

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5
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What is contained in each hilum?

A

Bronchus
Pulmonary artery
TWO pulmonary veins
Bronchial vessels
Pulmonary nerve plexus
Lymph vessels

All enter and leave solely via the hilum.

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6
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Which lung has a lingula?

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Left lung

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7
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Which lung vessel contain deoxygenated blood?

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Pulmonary artery (as carrying blood away from heart).

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8
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Which lung vessels contain oxygenated blood?

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Pulmonary veins (as carrying blood back to heart).

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9
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Where does the right bronchial vein drain to?

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The azygous vein.

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10
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Where does the left bronchial vein drain to?

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The accessory hemiazygous vein.

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11
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What are the two pleura?

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Visceral (closest to lung)
Parietal (closest to body wall)

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12
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At what point are the two pleura continuous with each other?

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The hilum of each lung.

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13
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Does the visceral pleura enter into fissures?

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Yes, it follows the lobes tightly

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14
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What is the pleural cavity?

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The space between the visceral and parietal pleura.

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15
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Which pleura is sensitive to pain, pressure and temperature?

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Parietal pleura

The visceral pleura is only sensitive to stretch.

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16
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Which nerves innervate the parietal pleura?

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Phrenic nerve
Intercostal nerves

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17
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Which arteries supply the parietal pleura?

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Intercostal arteries

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18
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How is the visceral pleura innervated?

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The visceral pleura receives autonomic innervation from the pulmonary plexus.

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19
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What provides the autonomic supply of the visceral pleura?

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Sympathetic trunk (sympathetic)
Vagus nerve (parasympathetic)

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20
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What supplies blood to the visceral pleura?

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Bronchial arteries

21
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What is the costodiaphragmatic recess?

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This is the most inferior part of the pleural cavity (when upright).

The most inferior region laterally is the costophrenic angle - where fluid collects in a pleural effusion.

22
Q

What arises at the lower border of the cricoid cartilage in the neck - at the level of the C6 vertebra?

A

The trachea - it is a continuation of the larynx.

23
Q

What type of epithelium is found in the trachea/bronchi?

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium - interspersed with goblet cells that produce mucus.

24
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What is the ‘mucociliary escalator’?

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The combination of sweeping movements by the cilia and mucus that traps particles and pathogens, moving them upwards to be swallowed and destroyed.

25
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What provides sensory innervation to the trachea?

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Recurrent laryngeal nerve

26
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What provides the arterial supply to the trachea?

A

Inferior thyroid artery

27
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At what level does the trachea bifurcate?

A

The level of the sternal angle (T3-T5).

It later undergoes further branching to produce secondary bronchi.

28
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What does a secondary bronchi supply?

A

A single lobe of a lung.

29
Q

What comes after secondary bronchi?

A

Segmental bronchi - which then become bronchioles.

30
Q

How does cartilage distribution change as you progress down the respiratory tree?

A

Cartilage volume decreases, with bronchioles and alveoli lacking this entirely (means they are collapsible and flimsy).

31
Q

How many ribs articulate posteriorly?

A

All twelve pairs articulate with the vertebra.

32
Q

What ribs are often referred to as ‘true ribs’?

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Ribs 1-7

These attach independently to the sternum anteriorly.

33
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Where do ribs 8-10 attach?

A

These ribs attach to the costal cartilage above them.

34
Q

Do ribs 11 and 12 have an anterior attachment?

A

No, these end in the abdominal musculature.

35
Q

What level is the sternal angle found at?

A

The level of rib 2.

36
Q

Where can the trachea be palpated?

A

The jugular notch at the top of the manubrium.

37
Q

What is the diaphragm?

A

A dome-shaped, muscular structure that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

38
Q

What is the principle muscle of respiration?

A

The diaphragm

39
Q

Which part of the diaphragm is higher?

A

The right dome is higher due to the liver.

40
Q

What innervates the diaphragm?

A

The phrenic nerve - feeds from C3, C4, C5 (keep the diaphragm alive).

41
Q

What penetrates the diaphragm at T8?

A

Inferior vena cava
Terminal branches of the right phrenic nerve

42
Q

What penetrates the diaphragm at T10?

A

Oesophagus
Right and left vagus nerves
Oesophageal branches of the left gastric artery/vein

43
Q

What penetrates the diaphragm at T12?

A

Aorta
Thoracic duct
Azygous vein

44
Q

What is the role of the intercostal muscles?

A

Elevate the ribs to expand the chest during breathing - these are the muscles behind quiet inspiration.

45
Q

Where does pectoralis major attach?

A

Between the sternum/ribs and the humerus.

46
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What is the role of pectoralis major?

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Can pull ribs upwards and outwards.

47
Q

What is the job of the serratus anterior?

A

To hold the scapula against the ribcage - if the long thoracic nerve is damaged, this will protrude. Thus, producing a winged appearance.

48
Q

Which muscles form an aponeurosis with the contralateral partner at the linea alba?

A

External oblique
Internal oblique
Transversus abdominus

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