Lung Lobe Anatomy

Question 1

Apex (apices)

Answer 1

bilaterally (2cm superior to medial 1/3 of clavicle)

Question 2

Superior Lobes anterior

Answer 2

(2nd intercostal space mid clavicular line) and posterior (Between C7 & T3)

Question 3

Inferior Lobes bilaterally anterior

Answer 3

(6th intercostal space, mid-axillary line) and posteriorly (between T3 & T10)

Question 4

Middle lobe right anterior only

Answer 4

(4th intercostal space mid-clavicular line)

Question 5

R and L upper lobe

Answer 5

Anteriorly: place stethoscope above clavicle, and on ribs 2-4

Posteriorly: above spine of scapular, and at level of T3

Question 7

L upper lobe

Answer 7

anterior surface of ribs 4-6

Question 8

R middle lobe

Answer 8

anterior surface of ribs 4-6

Question 9

R and L lower lobe

Answer 9

Laterally: ribs 6-8 in mid-axillary line. Anteriorly - ribs 6-8, 45 deg down from nipple. Posteriorly - T8-T10. Apical lower lobe: T3-T7 posterior surface.

Question 10

Auscultation

Answer 10

Compare one side to the other looking for asymmetry and note the location and quality of the sounds you hear