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Boundaries of Lung and Pleura

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At which level do the inferior margins of the lung extend to?

The tenth ribs at the axillary lines

The eighth ribs at the scapular lines

The fifth ribs at the midclavicular lines

The sixth ribs at the midclavicular lines (correct)

What lies between the lobes of the lungs?

The pleura

The mediastinum

The interlobar fissures (correct)

The chest wall

What is the term for gas remaining in subcutaneous tissue?

Subcutaneous hematoma

Subcutaneous edema

Subcutaneous abscess

Subcutaneous emphysema (correct)

Which structure lines the chest wall?

Parietal pleura Signup and view all the answers

Where does the inner aspect of the lung start?

At the sternoclavicular joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of engorged veins in the chest wall?

Obstruction of blood flow in the superior or inferior vena cava Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of subcutaneous gas?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by retraction of the intercostal space during inspiration?

Airway obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of asymmetry of the breasts?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of skin retraction of the breast?

Malignancy Signup and view all the answers

What should be inspected during palpation of the breast?

The entire breast, with the woman sitting and arms hanging Signup and view all the answers

What should be observed in the axillary fossa and supraclavicular fossa?

Swellings, masses, ulcers, scars, and fistulae Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the suprasternal notch?

At the top of the sternum Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the sternal angle?

It is a reference point to identify the ribs and anterior interspaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the triangular salient part inferior to and continuous with the body of the sternum?

Xiphoid process Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of pairs of ribs in the chest?

12 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the space between two ribs which is often used to mark horizontal position of abnormal changes?

Intercostal space Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the scapula in relation to the chest wall?

Posterior to the chest wall Signup and view all the answers