Chest and Abdomen Flashcards
What is the most inferior angle of the lungs?
costophrenic angle
This area between the lungs holds the heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, thymus , lymphatics, nerves, fibrous tissue, and fat
mediastinum
Name the hook like structure where the trachea splits into two
corina
Where is the esophagus located in relation to the trachea?
posterior
Which lung is most common for aspirations?
right
Why is the right lung more common for aspirations?
the right bronchi is shorter and mroe vertical
How many lobes does the left lung have?
2
How many lobes does the right lung have
3
Why must a PA chest be taken at an SID of 72 inches?
to reduce the size of the heart shadow
What is the CR for and AP chest?
3 inches below the jugular notch, MSP
Why do you take chests as a left lateral instead of right?
to reduce the size of the heart shadow
When doing a Decubitus Cest with suspected fluid in the right lung, how should the patient be positioned?
right side down
If the patient has free air in their right lung how should the patient be positioned?
right side up
Which kidney is positioned higher in the body?
left
The abdominal viscera are contained in what sac?
peritoneum
