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1
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what are the structures associated with the mediastinum

A

heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, thymus

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2
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what is atelectasis

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collapse of all or part of the lung

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3
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how much do the lungs travel between inspiration and expiration

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1 1/2 inch

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4
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what is an accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity called

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pleural effusion

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5
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what is osteomyelitis

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infection of the bone or bone marrow

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6
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what is the space between the each of the ribs called

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intercostal space

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7
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what is the name given to the first seven ribs

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true ribs

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8
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what do we call the area between the two lungs

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mediastinum

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9
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what is pectus carinatum (pigeon breast)

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an overgrowth of cartilage causing the sternum to ported forward

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10
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what is pectus excavatum

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congenital deformity of the anterior wall of the chest ; several ribs and sternum grow abnormally ; produces a caved in or sunken appearance of the chest

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11
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what gland is considered a temporary gland

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thymus

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12
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what do you call the outer most edge of the lungs

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costophrenic angle

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13
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a well inspired average adult chest PA projection will demonstrate a minimum of _____ ribs

A

10

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14
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what is the structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity

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diaphragm

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15
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what is the accumulation of air or gas into the pleural cavity results in a condition known as

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pneumothorax

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16
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the internal ridge where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is called

A

carina

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17
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how many lobes are in the right lung

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3

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18
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how many lobes are in the left lung

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2

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19
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what is included in the bony thorax

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sternum, 12 pair of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae

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20
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what is the function of the bony thorax

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protects heart and lungs

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21
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how long is the sternum

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6 inches

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22
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what is the name given to the 8 - 10 ribs

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false ribs

23
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what is the name given to the 11 - 12 ribs

A

floating ribs

24
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why are the 1 -7 ribs called true ribs

A

attach directly to the sternum via cartilage

25
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why are the 8 - 10 ribs called false ribs

A

attach directly to the sternum via coastal cartilage at the 7th rib

26
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why are the 11 - 12 ribs called the floating ribs

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attach only to the vertebrae

27
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what does the tubercle of the rib attach or articulate with

A

transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae ( costotransverse joint )

28
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what does the head of the rib attach or articulate with

A

vertebral bodies of the thoracic vertebrae ( costovertebral joint )

29
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what is the most inferior portion of the sternum called

A

xiphoid process

30
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where is the top of the IR for a LAT sternum

A

placed so that upper border is 1 1/2 inches above jugular notch

31
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the outer layer of the plural cavity is known as

A

parietal pleural

32
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the inner layer of the pleural cavity is known as

A

visceral pleural

33
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what is the space between the parietal and visceral pleural layer called

A

pleural cavity

34
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the muscle of he heart is known as

A

myocardium

35
Q

where is the upper margin of the lungs

A

C7

36
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the two most important landmarks for chest positioning are

A

jugular notch and vertebra prominence

37
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what does the respiratory system consist of

A

larynx, trachea, bronchi, two lungs

38
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whats another name for trachea

A

wind pipe

39
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what another name for larynx

A

voice box

40
Q

how many C shaped cartilaginous rings make up the trachea

A

16 -20

41
Q

the trachea lies ____ to the esophagus

A

anterior

42
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the trachea bifurcates at the

A

carina

43
Q

true or false : the right primary bronchus is shorter, wider, and more vertical than left

A

true

44
Q

where does the exchange of air happen in the lungs

A

in the alveoli

45
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what is the superior portion of the lungs called

A

apex

46
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what is the interior portion of the lungs called

A

base

47
Q

true or false : the apex of the lungs reach above the clavicles

A

true

48
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how do the lungs move during inspiration

A

inferiorly

49
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how do the lungs move during expiration

A

superiorly

50
Q

aspirated foreign objects are more likely to lodge in the

A

right primary bronchus

51
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the lungs are composed of a light, spongy, highly elastic substance called

A

the parenchyma

52
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what is the breathing instruction given to the patient for a PA chest

A

2nd full deep inspiration

53
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what is the SID for a PA chest

A

72

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