Chest test Flashcards
a thoracic vertebra may be identified as it has which of the following
costal facets
the first _______ ribs are considered true ribs
7
what describes the 8, 9, and 10th ribs
fused together by costal cartilage
what aspect of the sternum is visualized on an axial image displaying the articulation of the clavicles w the sternum
manubrium
the large projection on the posterior surface of the scapula dividing it into upper and lower fossae is termed the
scapular spine
what aspect of the scapula articulates with the clavicle
acromion process
what aspect of the scapula articulates with the humeral head
glenoid fossa
what term describes the posterior lateral beaklike projection of the scapulae
coracoid process
posteriorly the trachea is in contact with which structure of the mediastinum
esophagus
anteriorly, the trachea is covered by which of the following structures
thyroid tissue
the trachea begins at what level of spine
C6
which primary bronchus is longer
left
which primary bronchus has a greater diameter
right
what primary bronchus divides into three branches
right
what primary bronchus has an eparterial branch
right
what primary bronchus is directed more inferiorly than laterally
right
superior aspect of lungs are grossly termed the
apex
the most lateral aspect of the lung base may be described as what
costo-phrenic angles
the most medial aspect of the lungs’ surface is termed the
hilum and lung root
what terms are essentially synonymous
lung root and hilum
what lobe of left lung comprises most of that lungs anterior surface
superior
which lobe of left lung constitutes almost entire lung base
inferior
which lobe of left lung comprises most of that lungs mediastinal surface
superior
how many fissures does the left lung have
one
