Radiological Anatomy of the Thorax Flashcards

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Basic anatomical components of the thorax

A
  • Mediastinum
  • Lungs
  • Bony thorax (incl. intercostal muscles and chest wall)
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Vessels contained in mediastinum

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  • Aorta
  • SVC and brachiocephalic veins
  • IVC
  • Pulmonary arteries and veins
  • Azygous and hemi-azygous vessels
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3
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Branches of aorta

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1st = brachiocephalic artery
2nd = left common carotid artery
3rd = left subclavian artery

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What does the brachiocephalic artery supply? (specific divisions)

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  • Right arm (brachial artery)
  • Head and neck (right carotid artery)
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5
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What does the left common carotid artery supply?

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Head and neck

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6
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What does the left subclavian artery supply?

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Left arm

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7
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What veins does the SVC drain?

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Left and right brachiocephalic veins

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8
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What do the left and right brachiocephalic veins drain?

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  • Thorax
  • Arms
  • Head and neck
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9
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What does the IVC drain?

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  • Abdomen
  • Lower limbs
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10
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Lobes of right lung

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  • Right upper
  • Right middle
  • Right lower
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Lobes of left lung

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  • Left upper
  • Left lower
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