lungs Flashcards
1
Q
venous drainage in the lung
A
Azygos System
2
Q
Arterial supply of the lungs
A
Aorta (post intercostal art) > Internal thoracic artery
Branches off subclavian > Anterior intercostal artery
3
Q
Pleural Linings of the Thoracic Cavity
A
Two pleural linings;
Visceral pleura covers lungs
Parietal pleura lines thorax walls
4
Q
Four parietal pleural regions:
A
Costal
Mediastinal
Diaphragmatic
Cervical
5
Q
what is the Parietal pleura
A
Outer layer
Lines thoracic wall, diaphragm and mediastinal structure
6
Q
what is Visceral pleura:
A
Innermost layer
* Lies close to lung surface and b/w interlobar fissures
7
Q
difference between right and left lung
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right lung = 3 lobes, shorter and wider
Left lung = 2 lobes
8
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