Body Systems L17 Notes Flashcards
What are the main features of the lungs in relation to their location etc.?
Main features:
- 2 lungs
- Located -> Thoracic cavity
- Separated by mediastinum
- Extend from neck -> diaphragm
Outline the gross anatomy of the lungs
Gross Anatomy:
- Trachea
- Primary Bronchi
- Right & Left Lungs
Outline the structure of the lungs
Structure:
- Conical shaped structures
- Soft, spongy texture
- Each lung contains:
Apex (top, tip of lung)
3 surfaces
Diaphragmatic (basal surafce)
Costal (outside-facing surface)
Mediastinal (inside surface -> facing other lung)
Describe the directional charcateristics / surfaces of each lung
- Each lung has:
Apex (top, tip of lung)
3 surfaces
Diaphragmatic (basal surafce)
Costal (outside-facing surface)
Mediastinal (inside surface -> facing other lung)
Describe the hilium of the lungs
- Hilum of lung:
Located -> mediastinal surface
Region of entry -> lungs for blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves & bronchi.
Describe the physical properties of the lungs
- Physical Properties:
Compliance (Distensibility)
Ability to expand
Affected by
-> Connective tissue structure of lungs
-> Level of surfactant
-> Mobility of thoracic cage
Elasticity
Enables ; Expansion of lungs -> inspiration
Recoil -> expiration
Describe the characteristics of the Pleura
- Pleura Double-layered Serous membrane Components / structures: Visceral pleura -> Adheres to lung Parietal pleura -> Attaches to thoracic wall & diaphragm Pleural cavity -> Potential space -> Thin layer of serous fluid * Visceral pleura -> inner layer & pleural -> outer.
Name the structures / components of the pleura
Visceral pleura
Parietal pleura
Pleural cavity
Describe the Visceral pleura
Visceral pleura
-> Adheres to lung
Describe the Parietal pleura
Parietal pleura
-> Attaches to thoracic wall & diaphragm
Describe the pleural cavity
Pleural cavity
- > Potential space - > Thin layer of serous fluid
Describe the location of the visceral & parietal pleura in relation to one another
- Visceral pleura -> inner layer & pleural -> outer.
Describe the functions of the pleura
Functions: Reduces friction during breathing Creates pressure gradient -> Assists in ventilation. Compartmentalises each lung -> Reduces spread of infection
Describe what the bony thorax forms part of and describe it’s components
- Bony Thorax: Forms skeleton of chest wall Components: 12 pairs ribs -> 7 true pairs -> 3 false pairs -> 2 floating 12 thoracic vertebrae Sternum
Describe what the sternum is and name its components
- Sternum: Breast bone Components: Manubrium Body Xipisternum
Describe the ribs
- Ribs:
Differ -> shape & size
Slope downwards & forwards
Attached by head & tubercle -> thoracic vertebrae
Ribs 1-10 attached by costal cartilage -> sternum