Thorax 10 (Respiratory 1) Airways and Lungs Flashcards
1
Q
How long is the trachea?
A
10 - 11cms
2
Q
What is the average width of the trachea?
A
12mm
3
Q
Via the action of what muscle can the trachea be narrowed?
A
Trachealis
4
Q
A trachea that deviates from the midline may be a sign of what?
A
Tension pneumothorax
5
Q
How does the left main bronchus differ from the right main bronchus?
A
Longer
More horizontal
Narrower
6
Q
Where does the trachea start (which vertebral level)?
A
C6
7
Q
What is the lingual?
A
An extension of the upper lobe
8
Q
Which segment of which lobe on which lung is a prime candidate for the development of pneumonia?
A
Apical, Lower lobe, Left lung
9
Q
How does the right lung differ from the left lung in terms of size, fissures and lobes?
A
Right:
- shorter, but wider
- 2 fissures - horizontal and oblique
- 3 lobes - upper and lower
