Bronchi ,lungs, Pleura And Diaphragm Flashcards
Where does the trachea start and end?
C6 -T4
Last ring has a hook called CARINA
Where are the primary bronchi formed?
T4/5
Right is wider
What are the secondary and tertiary bronchi called?
Lobar, segmental
How many segments are in each lung?
10
Branches of tertiary bronchi
What are the three borders of the lung?
Anterior, posterior, inferior
What are the 3 surfaces of the lung?
Inferior, mediastinal, costal
What can be seen on the mediastinal surface of the left lung?
HILUM
left pulmonary vein X2
pulmonary artery
left bronchi
Aortic groove, cardiac groove
What can you see on the mediastinal surface of the right lung?
Pulmonary veins X2
Right bronchi
Bronchus going to superior lobe
Right pulmonary artery
Vena cave groove
How many lobes and fissures does each lung have?
Right = superior, inferior, middle OBLIQUE, HORIZONTAL FISSURE Left = superior, inferior OBLIQUE FISSURE
What are pleuras?
Flattened cells and connective tissue
VISCERAL = covers lungs PARIETAL = lines pleural cavity
What is the diaphragm connected to?
Costal margin
Xiphoid
End of ribs 11 and 12
Lumbar vertebrae