Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy > The Lungs and Pleura > Flashcards

The Lungs and Pleura Flashcards

0
Q

How many lobes does the right lung have?

A

3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q 
The lungs are covered by:
A. Parietal pleura
B. Fibrous pericardium
C. Visceral pleura 
D. Visceral pericardium
A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

How many lobes does the left lung have?

A

2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the parts of the parietal pleura?

A

Cervical-Superior
Costal-lateral
Diaphragmatic-Inferior
Mediastinal-Medial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Using the balloon example, what does the hand and the balloon represent?

A

The hands are the lungs and the balloon around the hand is the visceral pleura. The outside of the balloon represents the parietal pleura.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What can cause a collapsed lung?

A

When the parietal pleura peels off of the body wall for some reason and cause the lung to collapse. The parietal pleura has to be always adhered to the body wall and the visceral always has to be on the lung

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Which lung has a cardiac notch?

A

The left lung

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the lobes of the right lung?

A

Superior lobe, middle lobe, and inferior lobe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the lobes of the left lung?

A

Superior lobe and the inferior lobe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the inferior surface of both lungs?

A

Diaphragmatic surface

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What fissure is between the superior lobe and middle lobe of the right lung?

A

Horizontal fissure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the fissure between the middle lobe and inferior lobe of the right lung?

A

Oblique fissure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What fissure is only in the right lung?

A

The horizontal fissure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What fissure is between the superior lobe and inferior lobe of the left lung?

A

Oblique fissure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the superior surface of both lungs?

A

Costal surface

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What two unique features does the superior lobe of the left lung have?

A

Cardiac notch and lingula

17
Q

What is the hilum of the lung?

A

Orifice located on the medial side of both lungs where the veins, arteries, nerves, and air conduits of the lungs can pass through the viscous membranes and enter the lungs

18
Q

What is the point of connection of the parietal and visceral pleura, and of the mediastinum and pleural cavities?

A

The hilum

19
Q

What is the pulmonary ligament?

A

It is pleura that anchors the lung against the mediastinum

20
Q

What does the blood for the lung tissue come from?

A

Bronchial arteries

21
Q

What impressions are present on the mediastinum of the left lung?

A

Groove for arch of aorta

Anatomy (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions