Thoracic Wall, Pleural Cavities, Lungs

Question 1

True ribs

Answer 1

ribs 1-7 (vertebrosternal)

Question 2

false ribs

Answer 2

ribs 8-10 (vertebralcostal)

Question 3

floating ribs

Answer 3

ribs 11 and 12 (vertebral ribs)

Question 4

ribs attach with the vertebrae ___ through the ____ processes

Answer 4

posteriorly, transverse

Question 5

weakest point of the rib

Answer 5

angle

Question 6

costal groove

Answer 6

groove on rib in which the intercostal nerve, vein, and artery runs

Question 7

condition characterized my three or more ribs broken in at least two places

Answer 7

flail chest

Question 8

why is flail chest deadly

Answer 8

lung volume cannot change, meaning lungs cannot expand for air

Question 9

intercostal muscles

Answer 9

external intercostal, internal intercostal, innermost intercostal, transversus thoracis

Question 10

Where the aorta runs through the diapragm

Answer 10

aortic hiatus

Question 11

where the inferior vena cava runs through the diapragm

Answer 11

caval foramen

Question 12

where the esophagus runs through the diaphragm

Answer 12

esophageal hiatus

Question 13

primary muscle of inspiration

Answer 13

diaphragm

Question 14

Condition in which the diaphragm does not fully develop in a fetus, causing intestines to push up and move other organs to the side

Answer 14

congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Question 15

Intercostal layers (superficial to deep)

Answer 15

external intercostal
internal intercostal
intercostal vein, artery, and nerve
innermost intercostal
endothoracic fascia and parietal pleura (combined)

Question 16

innervation of the diaphragm

Answer 16

phrenic nerve (CN 3,4,5)

Question 17

membrane that lines the thoracic cavity

Answer 17

serous membrane (pleura)

Question 18

three compartments of the thoracic cavity

Answer 18

mediastinum, 2 pulmonary cavities

Question 19

regional name of the pleural cavity that is most superior

Answer 19

cupola

Question 20

regional name of the inferior portion of the pleural cavity

Answer 20

diaphragmatic

Question 21

regional name of the lateral aspect of the pleural cavity

Answer 21

costal

Question 22

regional name of the inferomedial aspect of the pleural cavity

Answer 22

mediastinal

Question 23

layers of the pleura

Answer 23

parietal (outside), visceral (inside)

Question 24

two pleural recesses

Answer 24

costodiaphragmatic and costomediastinal

Question 25

build up of excess fluid between the visceral and parietal pleura

Answer 25

pleural effusion

Question 26

where the trachea splits

Answer 26

carina

Question 27

which primary bronchi is a more common site for food to get stuck, causing choking

Answer 27

the right primary bronchus, initially larger

Question 28

Lobes and fissures of right lung

Answer 28

Superior, middle, inferior lobe; horizontal and oblique fissure

Question 29

Lobes and fissures on the left lung

Answer 29

superior and inferior lobes, oblique fissure

Question 30

blood supply of lungs

Answer 30

bronchial artery

Question 31

To obtain a serious sample at the midclavicular line, one must puncture between

Answer 31

ribs 6 and 8

Question 32

to obtain a serous sample at the midaxillary line, one must puncture btween

Answer 32

rib 8 and rib 10

Question 33

to obtain a serous sample at the scapular line, one must puncture between

Answer 33

ribs 10 and 12

Question 34

the inferior portion of the lung is positioned on the ___ side of the body

Answer 34

posterior

Question 35

the sternal angle is the…

Answer 35

transverse thoracic plane