Hila Flashcards
What is the hila?
region where the structures enter and leave the lung
How is the hill formed?
reflection of the parietal and visceral pleura
What are the structural relationships of the right hilum?
main bronchus is posterior
pulmonary artery anterior
pulmonary veins anterior and inferior
What are the structural relationships of the left hila?
main bronchus is posterior
pulmonary artery is superior
pulmonary vein anterior and inferior
What is the pulmonary ligament?
inferior extension of the hilum
What are the bronchial arteries and veins?
smaller vessel by hilum that supply oxygenated blood to lung tissue
Where does the right and left pulmonary artery go?
right under the aortic arch
What impressions are found on the right lung?
right Subclavian artery and vein right &left brachiocephalic vein azygous vein esophagus heart IVC/SVC
What impressions are found on the left lung?
thoracic aorta aortic arch esophagus left subclavian artery heart left brachiocephalic vein
