Lungs and Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Rounded upper area of the lungs above the level of the clavicles
A
Apex/Apices
2
Q
Lower concave area that rests on the diaphragm
A
Base
3
Q
Extreme outermost lower corner of each lung, where the diaphragm meet the ribs.
A
Costophrenic Angle
4
Q
Central area of each lung
A
Hilum
5
Q
Pneumonia (PNA)
A
Fluid in lungs
6
Q
Pneumothorax (PTX)
A
Collapsed lung. Air in pleural cavity.
7
Q
Dextra-Cardia
A
Heart is on the right side of the body
8
Q
Does Pneumonia require more or less technique?
A
More (Additive)
9
Q
Does Pneumothorax require more or less technique?
A
Less (Destructive)
