Radiological Anatomy of the Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
Basic anatomical components of the thorax
A
- Mediastinum
- Lungs
- Bony thorax (incl. intercostal muscles and chest wall)
2
Q
Vessels contained in mediastinum
A
- Aorta
- SVC and brachiocephalic veins
- IVC
- Pulmonary arteries and veins
- Azygous and hemi-azygous vessels
3
Q
Branches of aorta
A
1st = brachiocephalic artery
2nd = left common carotid artery
3rd = left subclavian artery
4
Q
What does the brachiocephalic artery supply? (specific divisions)
A
- Right arm (brachial artery)
- Head and neck (right carotid artery)
5
Q
What does the left common carotid artery supply?
A
Head and neck
6
Q
What does the left subclavian artery supply?
A
Left arm
7
Q
What veins does the SVC drain?
A
Left and right brachiocephalic veins
8
Q
What do the left and right brachiocephalic veins drain?
A
- Thorax
- Arms
- Head and neck
9
Q
What does the IVC drain?
A
- Abdomen
- Lower limbs
10
Q
Lobes of right lung
A
- Right upper
- Right middle
- Right lower
11
Q
Lobes of left lung
A
- Left upper
- Left lower