Surface Anatomy of the Lungs and Pleura Flashcards
What borders correspond nearly to the lines of the pleura but are slightly away from the median plane?
Apex
Anterior border
Posterior border
How is the inferior margin classified in surface anatomy?
As the pleura but more horizontal and finally reaching into the 10th thoracic spine.
What is the oblique fissure represented by?
By a line extending from the 3rd thoracic spine, obliquely ending at the 6th costal cartilage.
What lung is the transverse fissure seen in?
Right.
What is the transverse fissure represented by?
A line extending from the 4th right costal cartilage to meet the oblique fissure.
Where do the lungs/parietal pleura meet in the midclavicular line?
Lung at Rib 6
Parietal pleura at Rib 8
Where do the lungs/parietal pleura meet in the midaxillary line?
Lung at Rib 8
Parietal pleura at Rib 10
Where do the lungs/parietal pleura meet in the mid scapular line?
Lung at Rib 10
Parietal pleura at Rib 10
What is the difference in intercostal spaces between the inferior border of the lung and the parietal pleura at surface anatomy landmarks?
2 intercostal space difference.
What is the organ occupying the north seen in the anterior border of the left lung between Ribs 4-6?
Heart.
What rib does the oblique fissure follow the course of?
Follows the course of the 6th rib.
What rib does the horizontal fissure lie at the level of anteriorly?
4th rib.
The posterior border of each lung extends from which vertebra?
C7-T10.
What provides a suitable site for pleural aspiration?
9th intercostal space in the midaxillary line.
What is the 9th intercostal space a suitable site for?
Pleural aspiration.
