18 Questions
At which level do the inferior margins of the lung extend to?
The sixth ribs at the midclavicular lines
What lies between the lobes of the lungs?
The interlobar fissures
What is the term for gas remaining in subcutaneous tissue?
Subcutaneous emphysema
Which structure lines the chest wall?
Parietal pleura
Where does the inner aspect of the lung start?
At the sternoclavicular joint
What is the significance of engorged veins in the chest wall?
Obstruction of blood flow in the superior or inferior vena cava
What is a possible cause of subcutaneous gas?
All of the above
What is indicated by retraction of the intercostal space during inspiration?
Airway obstruction
What is a possible cause of asymmetry of the breasts?
All of the above
What is a possible cause of skin retraction of the breast?
Malignancy
What should be inspected during palpation of the breast?
The entire breast, with the woman sitting and arms hanging
What should be observed in the axillary fossa and supraclavicular fossa?
Swellings, masses, ulcers, scars, and fistulae
What is the location of the suprasternal notch?
At the top of the sternum
What is the significance of the sternal angle?
It is a reference point to identify the ribs and anterior interspaces
What is the name of the triangular salient part inferior to and continuous with the body of the sternum?
Xiphoid process
What is the total number of pairs of ribs in the chest?
12
What is the name of the space between two ribs which is often used to mark horizontal position of abnormal changes?
Intercostal space
What is the location of the scapula in relation to the chest wall?
Posterior to the chest wall
Learn about the different boundaries of the lung and pleura, including the apex pulmonis, superior margin, lateral margin, and inferior margins. Understand how they relate to the chest wall and surrounding structures.
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