Lungs & Heart Structure Relations Flashcards
1
Q
The left phrenic nerve passes ______ to the root of the left lung
A
Anterior
2
Q
The left phrenic nerve is positioned ______ to the pericardial sac
A
Lateral
3
Q
The left phrenic nerve passes ______ to the ascending aorta
A
Lateral
4
Q
The right phrenic nerve is positioned ______ to the superior vena cava
A
Lateral
5
Q
The right phrenic nerve is positioned ______ to the pericardial sac
A
Lateral
6
Q
The right phrenic nerve passes ______ to the root of the right lung
A
Anterior
7
Q
The azygos vein (arch) passes _______ to the right main bronchus
A
Superior
8
Q
The superior vena cava is positioned ______ to the ascending aorta
A
Lateral (right)
