Surface Anatomy Of The Lungs

Question 1

What is the most superior aspect of the lungs?

Answer 1

The apex - the apex of the lungs lie just above the first rib level with T1

Question 2

Describe the inferior aspect of the lungs?

Answer 2

It is level with T12 at the posterior thorax on inspiration, it is in contact with the diaphragm

Question 3

What happens in quiet respiration?

Answer 3

The inferior margin of the lungs travels around the thoracic wall following rib 6 down to rib 8 from vertebral level T10 posteriorly

Question 4

Oblique fissure - posteriorly?

Answer 4

In the midline, near the spine of vertebra T4

Question 5

Oblique fissure - laterally?

Answer 5

Descends diagonally, crossing the 4th and 5th intercostal spaces to reach the 6th rib

Question 6

Oblique fissure - anteriorly?

Answer 6

Follows rib 6 and its costal cartilage

Question 7

Where does the horizontal fissure lie?

Answer 7

Anteriorly following the contour of rib 4