thorax structure relations Flashcards
the intercostal nerves, arteries, and veins are positioned ____ to the internal intercostal muscles
deep
the intercostal veins, arteries, and nerves are all positioned directly _____ to the ribs
inferior
the internal thoracic artery is positioned _____ to the first 6 costal cartilages
posterior/deep
the left phrenic nerve passes ____ to the root of the left lung
anterior
the left phrenic nerve is positioned ____ to the pericardial sac
lateral
the left phrenic nerve passes ____ to the ascending aorta
lateral
the right phrenic nerve is positioned ____ to the superior vena cava
lateral
the right phrenic nerve is positioned _____ to the pericardial sac
lateral
the right phrenic nerve passes ____ to the root of the right lung
anterior
the azygos vein (arch) passes ____ to the right main bronchus
superior
the descending (thoracic) aorta passes _____ to the left main bronchus
posterior
the descending (thoracic) aorta is positioned ____ to the pericardial sac
posterior
the descending (thoracic) aorta is positioned to the _____ of the vertebral bodies
left/lateral
the superior vena cava is positioned _____ to the ascending aorta
lateral/right
the inferior vena cava is positioned to the ____ of the descending aorta
right
the arch of the aorta passes ____ to the pulmonary trunk
superior
the left vagus nerve passes directly ____ to the arch of the aorta
lateral
the left recurrent laryngeal nerve passes ____ to the ligamentum arteriosum
posterior
the superior vena cava is positioned _____ to the ascending aorta
lateral/right