CXR & ABD RAD 1 Info Flashcards
What does body habitus determine?
The shape, position, and movement of the internal organs
Sthenic body types have _______ lungs and a _____ diaphragm
- Moderately length
- Moderately high
Asthenic body types have _______ lungs with _____ above clavicles, and may be _______ above base. With a _____ diaphragm
- Long
- Apices
- Broader
- Low
Whats the intermediate between sthenic and asthenic?
Hyposthenic
Hypersthenic body types have _______ lungs with apices _____ clavicles and a _____ diaphragm
- Short
- At or near
- High
What is the mediastinum?
Space between two pleural cavities
How many chamber are in the thoracic cavity?
3
What are the 3 separate chambers in the thoracic cavity?
- Pericardial
- Right Pleural cavity
- Left pleural cavity
What does the diaphragm separate?
The thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity
What does the thoracic cavity contain?
The lungs and heart
What binds the thoracic cavity?
The walls of the thorax
The thoracic cavity extends from the _______ to the _______
- Superior thoracic aperture
- Inferior thoracic aperture
Whats the purpose of the respiratory system?
The exchange of gaseous substances between the air and blood
What does the respiratory consist of?
- Pharynx
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Lungs
Where does the trachea lie?
Midline, anterior to the esophagus
How large is the diameter of the trachea?
Apprx 1/2”
What is the length of the trachea?
4 1/2”
Which aspect of the trachea is flat
Posterior
How many rings are in the trachea?
16-20