Lungs Flashcards
The trachea bifurcates at the level of?
T4 to T5
Trace the costal line of Pleural reflection
or the limit of the parietal pleura
- 8th rib in MCL
- 10th rib in MAL
- 12th rib sides of vertebral column
Trace the lower margin of the lungs
or the limit of the visceral pleura
- 6th rib in MCL
- 8th rib in MAL
- 10th rib sides of vertebral column
In thoracentesis, you should not puncture at the site lower than this intercostal space
9th ICS
what are the ideal sites for thoracentesis?
7th ICS
8th ICS
9th ICS
{Visceral/Parietal Pleura]
sensitive to pain, touch, temp pressure
Parietal pleura
{Visceral/Parietal Pleura]
sensitive to stretch only
visceral pleura
What are the fissures of the right lung
- Oblique fissure
2. Horizontal fissure
What are the fissures of the left lung
- Oblique fissure
The apex of both lung is located ___ cm above the clavicle
2.5cm
[Right/Left lung]
larger, heavier, but shorter and wider
right lung
[Right/Left lung]
has 3 lobar bronchi
10 segmental bronchi
right lung
What are the grooves located in the right lung
- SVC
- Arch of azygous vein
- Esophagus
[Right/Left lung]
2 lobar bronchi
8 to 10 segmental bronchi
left lung
[Right/Left lung]
contains the lingula
lef lung
What are the grooves located in the left lung
- Aortic arch
2. Descending aorta
___ is where the parietal and visceral pleura meet
root of the lung
[Right/Left lung]
contains epiarterial bronchi
right lung
the right hyparterial bronchi is part of what lobe
middle and inferior
[Right/Left lung]
The apicoposterior segment is found in what lung?
left lung
[Breath sounds]
what lobe is auscultated at the posterior and inferior aspects of the back
inferior lobe