Lungs, Pleura & Thoracic Wall Flashcards
True ribs include
Ribs 1 & 2
The manubrium of the sternum articulates with
Both A & B
- rib 1
- the body of the sternum
Which part of a rib articulates with the bodies of vertebrae?
The head
The heart and lungs receive sympathetic innervation primarily via which of the following pathways?
Post ganglionic sympathetic pathway
Which muscle is considered the primary muscle of respiration?
Diaphragm
Which of the following muscles elevate the ribs during inspiration?
Serratus posterior superior
Which of the following statements about the lungs is TRUE?
The right and left lungs have equivalent respiratory capacity
The breast:
All of the above are correct
- is a cutaneous structure
- is a modified sweat gland
- rest in/on pectoral fascia
- receives innervation from intercostal nerves
The lungs are covered by:
Visceral pleura
Bronchial veins drain into the
Azygos and hemiazygos veins