Gross anatomy of the lungs and mediastinum L4 Flashcards
visceral pleura
covers the surface of the lungs
parietal pleura
lines the pulmonary cavities
where do the pleural membranes join
at the hilum
recesses=
space between visceral and parietal pleura
three recesses
costomediastinal reces
costodiaphragmatic recess
cardiophrenic recess
apex of the lung
extends into the root of the neck
base of the lung
sits on the diaphragm
costal surface of the lungs
in contact with the ribs
mediastinal surface of the lungs
in contact with the mediastinum
diaphragmatic surface of the lungs
in contact with the diaphragm
hilus=
the place where structures enter and leave the lung
which lung has a single oblique fissure
left lung
which lung has a horizontal and oblique fissure
right
which lung has three lobes
right
name three structures that enter and leave the hilum
pulmonary artery
pulmonary vein
principal bronchus
