Structure Relations: 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 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 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 anteriosum.

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

Answer 21

Superior

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Superior

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Lateral

Question 24

The left vagus nerve passes _____ to the left main bronchus.

Answer 24

Posterior

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Posterior

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Inferior

Question 27

The right vagus nerve is positioned _____ to the trachea.

Answer 27

Lateral

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Medial | Posterior

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Superior

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Anterior | Inferior

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Anterior

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Anterior

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Anterior | Inferior

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Posterior

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Posterior

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Left (lateral)

Question 37

The esophagus is positioned ____ to the trachea.

Answer 37

Posterior

Question 38

The esophagus passes _____ to the left main bronchus.

Answer 38

Posterior

Question 39

The esophagus is positioned ____ to the pericardial sac.

Answer 39

Posterior

Question 40

The right vagus nerve is positioned ____ to the trachea.

Answer 40

Lateral

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Medial | Posterior

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Lateral

Question 43

The left vagus nerve passes _____ to the left main bronchus.

Answer 43

Posterior

Question 44

The azygos vein passes _____ to the right main bronchus.

Answer 44

Superior

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Anterior

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Anterior

Question 47

The sympathetic chain is positioned _____ to the thoracic vertebral bodies.

Answer 47

Lateral

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Anterior -- Medial