Thorax 2 Flashcards
1
Q
From which vertebrae level does the trachea extend?
A
C6 to T4/5
2
Q
How many bronchopulmonary segments does each lung have?
A
10
3
Q
How far up does the apex of the lung rise above thoracic inlet?
A
3-4 cm
4
Q
What are the 3 borders of the lung? 3 surfaces
A
3 borders: anterior, posterior, inferior
3 surfaces: costal, medial, inferior
5
Q
What is in the hilum of the lung?
A
Pulmonary artery (in blue - deoxygenated blood) - top vessel Then pulmonary veins (usually 2) and trachea
6
Q
What are the two layers of pleura?
A
- visceral pleura - covers lungs
- parietal pleura - lines chest wall
7
Q
Which structures pierce through the diaphragm?
A
IVC, Oesophagus, Aorta
