Lungs and Diaphragm

Question 1

Inferior limit of the parietal pleura on the midaxillary line

Answer 1

10th rib

Question 2

On the midaxillary line, thoracentesis can be performed between these ribs so as to avoid puncturing the lung

Answer 2

8th and 10th ribs

Question 3

This side of the pleura is sensitive to stretch but insensitive to common sensation

Answer 3

Visceral pleura

Question 4

Subdivision of the parietal pleura that is also known as the cupula

Answer 4

Cervical pleura

Question 5

The inferior and superior lingular segements are part of what lobe of the lung?

Answer 5

Left superior lobe

Question 6

The lung apex extends _ cm above the clavicle

Answer 6

2.5

Question 7

The trachea is _ long and _ in diameter

Answer 7

5 inches, 1 inch

Question 8

The trachea spans these vertebral levels

Answer 8

C6 to T4

Question 9

Total number of secondary bronchi

Answer 9

5

Question 10

The eparterial bronchus is also known as the

Answer 10

Right superior bronchus

Question 11

Bronchopulmonary segments of the inferior lobes

Answer 11

Superior, Anterior basal, Medial basal, Posterior basal, Lateral basal

Question 12

Three segments of the right superior lobe

Answer 12

Apical
Anterior
Posterior

Question 13

The lateral and medial bronchopulmonary segments form the

Answer 13

Right middle lobe

Question 14

Most common site of aspiration when lying supine

Answer 14

Superior segment of the right lower lobe

Question 15

The inferior lingular segment of the left superior lobe is the most common site of aspiration when patients are (position)

Answer 15

Lying on the left side

Question 16

Malignant neoplasms of the superior pulmonary sulcus involving the lung apex

Answer 16

Pancoast tumor

Question 17

Horner’s syndrome affects this part of the nervous system

Answer 17

Cervical sympathetic ganglia

Question 18

The inferior and superior tracheobronchial lymph nodes drain into the

Answer 18

Paratracheal lymph node

Question 19

The first two ribs are supplied by what artery?

Answer 19

Superior intercostal artery of the costocervical trunk

Question 20

The upper six ribs are supplied by the

Answer 20

Anterior intercostal arteries

Question 21

The posterior intercostal arteries are branches of the

Answer 21

Thoracic aorta

Question 22

In thoracentesis, the needle is passed on the superior side of the ribs to avoid damage to the

Answer 22

Neurovascular bundle

Question 23

The respiratory bronchiole is lined with _ epithelium

Answer 23

Simple cuboidal

Question 24

In the respiratory tree, glands and cartilage are absent from _ onwards

Answer 24

Bronchiole

Question 25

Sensory innervation of the diaphragm

Answer 25

Central: Phrenic merve Peripheral: Intercostal nerves

Question 26

The right lymphatic duct drains the:

Answer 26

Right side of the body above the diaphragm

Question 27

The right phrenic nerve pierces enters this diaphragmatic hiatus

Answer 27

Caval hiatus

Question 28

Aside from the esophagus, this structure passes through the diaphragm at the level of T10

Answer 28

Vagus nerve

Question 29

Dermatome at the xiphoid

Answer 29

T7