Buzzwords Flashcards
1
Q
where is the middle lobe of the R lung found
A
- between ribs 4 and 6 mid clavicular line
- horizontal fissure - rib 5
- oblique fissures of left and right lungs are at the level of rib 6 anteriorly, rising to the level of T3 posteriorly.
2
Q
which vertebral level are the lung bases at
A
T11
3
Q
drainage of intercostal veins
A
- Anterior intercostal veins – drain into internal thoracic veins.
- Posterior intercostal veins – drain into azygous vein.
4
Q
order of intercostal neurovascular bundle
A
VAN
5
Q
what is the most inferior part of the pleural cavity, and the angle formed here
what happens in fluid build up
A
- Most inferior part of the pleural cavity is the costodiaphragmatic recess, with the most inferior part of this recess being the costophrenic angle.
- Fluid build-up in this will result in ‘blunting of angles’ and a fluid level being seen on x-ray
6
Q
A
lingula of superior lobe of left lung - tongue
7
Q
which groove does your cephalic vein run in
A
deltopectoral groove
8
Q
landmarks of carina
A
- trachea bifurcates
- level of sternal angle
- T4/5
9
Q
attachment of inguinal ligament
A
- ASIS to pubic tubercule
- are the inferior borders of the external oblique aponeurosis
10
Q
name one features of the RA, and 3 tings that drain into it
A
- fossa ovalis - remnant of foramen ovale
- bounded by crista terminalis
- SVC, IVC, and coronary sinus
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