Thoracic Flashcards
_______ vein runs along the right side and dumps into superior vena cava
Azygous
________ duct runs along the right side, crosses over at T4-5, and dumps into left subclavian at junction with internal jugular vein
Thoracic
Phrenic nerve runs _____ to hilum
anterior
Vagus nerve runs _____ to hilum
posterior
Function of type 1 pneumocytes
gas exchange
Function of type 2 pneumocytes
surfactant production
Structures that allow direct air exchange between pneumocytes
Pores of Kahn
Describe measurements used in pulmonary function tests
FEV1: amount of air exhaled during first second of forced breath
FEV2: amount of air exhaled during second second of forced breath
FEV3: amount of air exhaled during third second of forced breath
FVC: total amount of air exhaled during forced expiration