Anatomy

Question 1

Is palpable within the jugular notch.

Answer 1

Trachea

Question 2

Is the level at which the lower respiratory tract begins.

Answer 2

C6 vertebra

Question 3

Is an anatomical landmark for cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 3

Xiphoid process

Question 4

Contains hyaline cartilage, and is surrounded by the arch of the azygous vein.

Answer 4

Right main bronchus

Question 5

Carry oxygenated blood, and are sited inferoposteriorly within the lung root.

Answer 5

Pulmonary vein

Question 6

Carry deoxygenated blood, and are sited superomedially within the lung root.

Answer 6

Pulmonary artery

Question 7

Carries deoxygenated blood, drains into the superior vena cava and arches round the right lung root.

Answer 7

Azygous vein

Question 8

Arise from the anterior surface of the descending aorta.

Answer 8

Bronchial arteries

Question 9

Surrounded by vessels, and may appear black on dissection.

Answer 9

Pulmonary lymph nodes

Question 10

Where the middle lobe is auscultated.

Answer 10

Between right ribs 4 and 6

Question 11

The site of the lung apex.

Answer 11

Superior to the clavicle

Question 12

Where the lung base is auscultated.

Answer 12

T11 vertebra

Question 13

The site of the horizontal fissure.

Answer 13

T11 vertebra

Question 14

The level of the carina

Answer 14

Rib 2

Question 15

The level of the oblique fissure posteriorly.

Answer 15

T3 vertebra

Question 16

Is a palpable reference point that can be used in basic emergency care.

Answer 16

Xiphoid process

Question 17

The site used in decompressing a tension pneumothorax.

Answer 17

2nd intercostal space

Question 18

The site of the oblique fissure anteriorly.

Answer 18

Rib 6

Question 19

An accessory muscle of respiration in the neck

Answer 19

Sternocleidomastoid

Question 20

A major inspiratory muscle in a sheet, containing crura.

Answer 20

Diaphragm

Question 21

Thoracic muscles involved in active expiration.

Answer 21

Internal intercostals

Question 22

Function of Intercostal nerves

Answer 22

Provides motor innervation to the intercostal muscles and anterolateral abdominal wall muscles

Question 23

Function of Vagus nerve (CN X)

Answer 23

Provides motor innervation to the soft palate and intrinsic laryngeal muscles

Question 24

Function of Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) and vagus nerve (CN X)

Answer 24

Stimulation triggers a reflex cough response

Question 25

Function of Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) and trigeminal nerve (CN V)

Answer 25

Stimulation triggers a reflex sneeze response

Question 26

Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

Answer 26

Provides sensory innervation to the nasal mucosa and motor innervation to the soft palate

Question 27

Thoracoabdominal nerves

Answer 27

Innervate the abdominal wall with somatic sensory, somatic motor and sympathetic nerve supply

Question 28

Phrenic nerves

Answer 28

Provides motor innervation to the diaphragm

Question 29

Thoracoabdominal nerves

Answer 29

Innervate the abdominal wall with somatic sensory, somatic motor and sympathetic nerve supply

Question 30

Intercostal nerves

Answer 30

Provides motor innervation to the intercostal muscles and anterolateral abdominal wall muscles