Intro to respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
Boundaries of thoracic cavity
A
diaphragm, inlet from T1 vertebra covered by suprapleural membrane
2
Q
Which vessels go through the thoracic inlet?
A
common carotid artery, internal jugular vein, oesophagus, trachea, (vagus nerve), subclavian artery, subclavian vein
3
Q
How high does the diaphragm go
A
Right diaphragm=4th rib
left diaphragm=5th intercostal space
4
Q
Where is the phrenic angle/costodiaphragmatic recess?
A
8-11th intercostal space midaaxillary. Diaphragm goes to 10th rib laterally and 12th rib posteriorly
5
Q
Openings of diaphragm which level?
A
IVC T8, Aorta T10, Oesophagus T12
6
Q
nerve supplying diaphragm+its origin
A
Phrenic nerve C3-5
