Surface anatomy

Question 1

Inferior border of the lungs

Answer 1

Mid-clavicular line: Rib 6
Mid-Axillary: Rib 8
Mid-sternal: Rib 10

Question 2

Inferior border of the parietal?

Answer 2

Mid-clavicular: Rib 8
Mid-axillary: Rib 10
Mid- sternal: Rib 12

Question 3

Which rib do the horizontal and oblique ribs follow?

Answer 3

Oblique: from T3- follows RIB 6

Transverse: rib 4

Question 4

Border of posterior lung?

Answer 4

C7- T10

Question 5

Where to avoid inserting a chest drain?

Answer 5

Avoid?
=Past the 9th intercostal space the lungs and the parietal pleura do not co-exist so there is a risk of penetrating the abdominal cavity
=Between ribs 4-6 anteriorly the pleura and lungs deviate from the sternal margin