Hilum of the lung Flashcards
1
Q
The lungs attach to the heart and trachea by structures collectively known as what?
A
The roots
2
Q
The area which the roots enter and leave the lung is…
A
The hilum
3
Q
What structures make up the hilum?
A
Pulmonary artery, 2 pulmonary veins, bronchus, bronchial vessels, nerves, lymphatics
4
Q
What does the visceral pleura reflect to become at the hilum?
A
The parietal pleura
5
Q
What structure in the hilum has the thickest walls?
A
Bronchi. These are also cartilaginous so could be identified from this.
6
Q
What has the second thickest walls?
A
The pulmonary artery
7
Q
What has the thinnest walls?
A
Pulmonary veins
8
Q
What is usually most superior at the hilum?
A
The pulmonary artery
9
Q
What is usually posterior?
A
The main bronchi
10
Q
What is usually inferior?
A
The pulmonary veins
