Thorax and Lungs Flashcards
2 dimensions for chest findings
vertical axis and around the circumference of the chest
5 cm down from suprasternal notch
sternal angle–move lateral to find 2nd rib
location of inferior tip of scapula
lies at level of 7th rib or interspace
Trachea bifurcates into its mainstem bronchi at what level
sternal angle anteriorly
T4 spinous process posteriorly
lung lobes
Right: 3 lobes
Left: 2 lobes
posterior reference lines
vertebral line, scapular line
Axillary reference lines
anterior axillary, midaxillary, posterior axillary lines
apex of line
2-4 cm above inner third of clavicle
base of lung
lower border crosses 6th rib at midclavicular line
serous membranse that cover the outer surface of each lung
pleurae
potential space btwn visceral and parietal pleurae
pleural space
shortness of breath
dyspnea
when asked where pain is– clenched fist over sternum
suggest angina pectoris
coughing up blood
hemoptysis
order of exam
inspect
palpate
percuss
and auscultate
