Unit 3 - Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum: Pleural Cavity Boundaries and Reference Points (Ex. III) Flashcards
1
Q
midclavicular line (MCL)
A
R lung: 6th rib
R parietal pleura: 8th costal cartilage
L lung: 6th rib
L parietal pleura: 8th rib
2
Q
midaxillary line (MAL)
A
R lung: 8th rib
R parietal pleura: 10th rib
L lung: 8th rib
L parietal pleura: 10th rib
3
Q
scapular line (SL)
A
R lung: 10th rib
R parietal pleura: 11th rib
L lung: 10th rib
L parietal pleura: 11th rib
4
Q
paravertebral line (PV)
A
R lung: 10th rib
R parietal pleura: T12 vertebra
L lung: 10th rib
L parietal pleura: T12 vertebra
5
Q
sternal line (STL)
A
R lung: 6th rib
R parietal pleura: 7th rib
L lung: 4th rib
L parietal pleura: 4th rib
