Anaomty Of The Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Which ribs are the false ribs?
A
8-10
2
Q
What is the insertion of diaphragm?
A
Central tendon
3
Q
What are the boundaries of the trachea?
What are the vertebral boundaries?
A
Lower border of cricoid cartilage to the sternal border
C6-T5
4
Q
What 3 things does the respiratory zone consist of?
A
Respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts and alveolar sacs
5
Q
What nodes do the lungs drain to?
What can enlargement of the latter one lead to?
A
HIlar nodes -> tracheobronchial nodes
Widening of the angle of the carina
6
Q
In terms of surface markings where does the oblique fissure run?
Horizontal fissure.
A
T2 to the 6th costal cartilage
4th rib from mid axillary line
7
Q
What are the surface markings of the diaphragm?
A
5th rib on the right and 5th IC on the left
