Lungs Flashcards
0
Q
What does the pleura develop from
A
Embryonic coelomic lining derived from endodermal germ layer
1
Q
Left main bronchus
A
Divides in to 10 tertiary bronchi
Narrower and less vertical than right
5cm long
2
Q
Innervation of diaphragmatic pleura
A
Phrenic nerve over the domes
Intercostal nerves over the periphery
3
Q
Blood supply to visceral pleura
A
Bronchial and pulmonary arteries
4
Q
Blood supply to parietal pleura
A
- Intercostal
- Internal thoracic
- Musculophrenic arteries
5
Q
Points of contact of pleural sacs
A
Behind upper half of the sternal body
