Structure Relations of the Thorax

Question 1

The intercostal nerves, arteries and veins are positioned _____ to the internal intercostal muscles

Answer 1

deep

Question 2

The intercostal veins, arteries, and nerves are all positioned directly ______ to the ribs.

Answer 2

inferior

Question 3

The left phrenic nerve passes ______ to the root of the left lung.

Answer 3

anterior

Question 4

The left phrenic nerve is positioned ______ to the pericardial sac.

Answer 4

lateral

Question 5

The left phrenic nerve passes _______ to the ascending aorta.

Answer 5

lateral

Question 6

The right phrenic nerve is positioned ______ to the superior vena cava.

Answer 6

lateral

Question 7

The right phrenic nerve is positioned ______ to the pericardial sac.

Answer 7

lateral

Question 8

The right phrenic nerve passes _______ to the root of the right lung.

Answer 8

anterior

Question 9

The azygos vein (arch) passes ______ to the right main bronchus.

Answer 9

superior

Question 10

The internal thoracic artery is positioned __________ to the first six costal cartilages.

Answer 10

posterior (deep)

Question 11

The descending (thoracic) aorta passes ______ to the left main bronchus.

Answer 11

posterior

Question 12

The descending (thoracic) aorta is positioned _______ to the pericardial sac.

Answer 12

posterior

Question 13

The descending (thoracic) aorta is positioned to the ________ of the vertebral bodies

Answer 13

left (lateral)

Question 14

The superior vena cava is positioned _______ to the ascending aorta

Answer 14

lateral (right)

Question 15

The inferior vena cava is positioned to the _____ of the descending aorta

Answer 15

right

Question 16

The arch of the aorta passes _______ to the pulmonary trunk.

Answer 16

superior

Question 17

The left vagus nerve passes directly ______ to the arch of the aorta.

Answer 17

lateral

Question 18

The left recurrent laryngeal nerve passes ______ to the ligamentum arteriosum.

Answer 18

posterior

Question 19

The left recurrent laryngeal nerve passes directly ______ to the arch of the aorta.

Answer 19

inferior

Question 20

The superior vena cava is positioned ________ to the ascending aorta

Answer 20

lateral (right)

Question 21

The superior vena cava is positioned _______ to the ascending aorta

Answer 21

lateral (right)

Question 22

The azygos vein (arch) passes ______ to the right main bronchus

Answer 22

superior

Question 23

The arch of the aorta passes ______ to the pulmonary trunk.

Answer 23

superior

Question 24

The left vagus nerve passes directly ______ to the arch of the aorta.

Answer 24

lateral

Question 25

The left vagus nerve passes ______ to the left main bronchus

Answer 25

posterior

Question 26

The left recurrent laryngeal nerve passes _______ to the ligamentum arteriosum.

Answer 26

posterior

Question 27

The left recurrent laryngeal nerve passes directly ______ to the arch of the aorta.

Answer 27

inferior

Question 28

The right vagus nerve is positioned ______ to the trachea.

Answer 28

lateral

Question 29

The right vagus nerve passes ______ to the arch of the azygos vein and _______ to the right main bronchus.

Answer 29

medial; posterior

Question 30

At the hilum of the left lung, the pulmonary artery is positioned _______ to the main bronchus.

Answer 30

superior

Question 31

At the hilum of the left lung, the pulmonary veins are positioned _______ and _______ to the main bronchus.

Answer 31

anterior; inferior

Question 32

At the hilum of the right lung, the pulmonary artery is positioned _______ to the main bronchus.

Answer 32

anterior

Question 33

At the hilum of the right lung, the pulmonary veins are positioned _______ to the main bronchus.

Answer 33

anterior

Question 34

At the hilum of the right lung, the pulmonary veins are positioned ______ and _______ to the pulmonary arteries.

Answer 34

anterior; inferior

Question 35

The descending (thoracic) aorta passes _______ to the left main bronchus

Answer 35

posterior

Question 36

The descending (thoracic) aorta is positioned _______ to the pericardial sac.

Answer 36

posterior

Question 37

The descending (thoracic) aorta is positioned to the _________ of the vertebral bodies

Answer 37

left (lateral)

Question 38

The esophagus is positioned _______ to the trachea.

Answer 38

posterior

Question 39

The esophagus passes ________ to the left main bronchus

Answer 39

posterior

Question 40

The esophagus is positioned _______ to the pericardial sac

Answer 40

posterior

Question 41

The right vagus nerve is positioned ______ to the trachea.

Answer 41

lateral

Question 42

The right vagus nerve passes ______ to the azygos vein and ______ to the right main bronchus.

Answer 42

medial; posterior

Question 43

The left vagus nerve passes directly ______ to the arch of the aorta.

Answer 43

lateral

Question 44

The left vagus nerve passes ______ to the left main bronchus

Answer 44

posterior

Question 45

The azygos vein passes _______ to the right main bronchus.

Answer 45

superior

Question 46

The thoracic duct is positioned directly _______ to the thoracic vertebral bodies.

Answer 46

anterior

Question 47

The right posterior intercostal arteries pass ________ to the vertebral bodies.

Answer 47

anterior

Question 48

The sympathetic chain is positioned _______ to the thoracic vertebral bodies

Answer 48

lateral

Question 49

The greater splanchnic nerve is positioned __________ to the sympathetic chain.

Answer 49

anterior - medial