Lungs and Pleura

Question 1

What is parietal pleura

Answer 1

• lines pulmonary cavity
• cervical, costal, diaphragmatic, and mediastinal parts

Question 2

what is visceral pleura

Answer 2

covers the surface of the lung

Question 3

where do visceral and parietal pleura become continuous

Answer 3

at the hilum

Question 4

what is the pulmonary ligament

Answer 4

sleeve of pleura hanging down below hilum

Question 5

what is the function of the pulmonary ligament

Answer 5

allows expansion of the vessels in the hilum

Question 6

what is the endothoracic fascia

Answer 6

CT layer that attaches costal parietal pleura to thoracic wall

Question 7

what surface markings are visible on the lungs/visceral pleura

Answer 7

• mid clavicular line (rib 6)
• mid axillary line (rib 8)
• scapular line (rib 10)

Question 8

what surface markings are visible on the parietal pleura

Answer 8

• mid clavicular line (rib 8)
• mid axillary line (rib 10)
• scapular line (rib 12)

Question 9

describe the features of the lung

Answer 9

• rounded apex
• costal, diaphragmatic, and mediastinal surfaces
• anterior, posterior, and inferior borders

Question 10

how many lobes does the right lung have

Answer 10

3

Question 11

how many lobes does the left lung have

Answer 11

2

Question 12

what separates the superior and inferior lobes of the left lung

Answer 12

oblique fissure

Question 13

what separates the superior and middle lobes of the right lung

Answer 13

horizontal fissure

Question 14

what are the features of the hilum

Answer 14

• pulmonary artery (sup.)
• bronchus (post.)
• pulmonary veins (inf.)

Question 15

how many bronchi are in the right lung

Answer 15

3
- superior
- middle
- inferior

Question 16

how many bronchi are in the left lung

Answer 16

2
- superior
- inferior