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At which level do the inferior margins of the lung extend to?
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?
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?
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?
Which structure lines the chest wall?
Where does the inner aspect of the lung start?
Where does the inner aspect of the lung start?
What is the significance of engorged veins in the chest wall?
What is the significance of engorged veins in the chest wall?
What is a possible cause of subcutaneous gas?
What is a possible cause of subcutaneous gas?
What is indicated by retraction of the intercostal space during inspiration?
What is indicated by retraction of the intercostal space during inspiration?
What is a possible cause of asymmetry of the breasts?
What is a possible cause of asymmetry of the breasts?
What is a possible cause of skin retraction of the breast?
What is a possible cause of skin retraction of the breast?
What should be inspected during palpation of the breast?
What should be inspected during palpation of the breast?
What should be observed in the axillary fossa and supraclavicular fossa?
What should be observed in the axillary fossa and supraclavicular fossa?
What is the location of the suprasternal notch?
What is the location of the suprasternal notch?
What is the significance of the sternal angle?
What is the significance of the sternal angle?
What is the name of the triangular salient part inferior to and continuous with the body of the sternum?
What is the name of the triangular salient part inferior to and continuous with the body of the sternum?
What is the total number of pairs of ribs in the chest?
What is the total number of pairs of ribs in the chest?
What is the name of the space between two ribs which is often used to mark horizontal position of abnormal changes?
What is the name of the space between two ribs which is often used to mark horizontal position of abnormal changes?
What is the location of the scapula in relation to the chest wall?
What is the location of the scapula in relation to the chest wall?
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