Chest Flashcards
1
Q
What is the area called where the bronchi enter the lungs?
A
Hilum
2
Q
What is the sac that encloses the lungs called?
A
Pluera
3
Q
The trachea bifurcates into the left and right bronchus at the:
A
Carina
4
Q
Why is a grid used for routine chest x-ray?
A
To reduce scatter fog caused by use of a high kVp
