SR: Unit 2

Question 1

the intercostal nerves, arteries and veins are positioned ___ to the intercostal muscles

Answer 1

deep

Question 2

the intercostal veins, arteries, and nerves are all positioned ___ to the ribs

Answer 2

directly inferior

Question 3

the internal thoracic artery is positioned ___ to the first six costal cartilages

Answer 3

posterior/deep

Question 4

the left phrenic nerve passes ___ to the root of the left lung

Answer 4

anterior

Question 5

the left phrenic nerve is positioned ___ to the pericardial sac

Answer 5

lateral

Question 6

the left phrenic nerve passes ___ to the ascending aorta

Answer 6

lateral

Question 7

the right phrenic nerve is positioned ___ to the superior vena cava

Answer 7

lateral

Question 8

the right phrenic nerve is positioned ___ to the pericardial sac

Answer 8

lateral

Question 9

the right phrenic nerve passes ___ to the root of the right lung

Answer 9

anterior

Question 10

the azygos vein (arch) passes ___ to the right main bronchus

Answer 10

superior

Question 11

the superior vena cava is positioned ___ to the ascending aorta

Answer 11

lateral/right