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How are the heart and lungs interrelated?
How are the heart and lungs interrelated?
- The blood from the lungs bypasses the heart directly to reach other parts of the body.
- The heart and lungs are independent organs with no physiological connection.
- The heart lies in series with the lungs, constituting a unit in the oxygen transport pathway. (correct)
- Changes in lung function do not impact heart function.
Which organ covers and protects the principal organs of respiration and circulation?
Which organ covers and protects the principal organs of respiration and circulation?
- Bony thorax (correct)
- Stomach
- Heart
- Liver
How does blood flow between the right and left sides of the heart?
How does blood flow between the right and left sides of the heart?
- Blood bypasses the heart to reach the lungs.
- Blood directly goes from the right side of the heart to the left side without passing through the lungs.
- All the blood returned to the right side of the heart passes through the lungs before going to the left side. (correct)
- Blood only circulates within the right side of the heart.
Why is understanding the anatomy of the heart and lungs important for physical therapy?
Why is understanding the anatomy of the heart and lungs important for physical therapy?
What forms the lateral surfaces of the bony thorax?
What forms the lateral surfaces of the bony thorax?
Which part of the sternum is usually fused with the body of the sternum in later life?
Which part of the sternum is usually fused with the body of the sternum in later life?
Where does the bifurcation of the trachea into the right and left main stem bronchi occur?
Where does the bifurcation of the trachea into the right and left main stem bronchi occur?
Which part of the sternum articulates with the upper border of the body at a slight angle known as the sternal angle or angle of Louis?
Which part of the sternum articulates with the upper border of the body at a slight angle known as the sternal angle or angle of Louis?
Where is the jugular notch located?
Where is the jugular notch located?
What is a landmark located between thoracic vertebrae T4 and T5?
What is a landmark located between thoracic vertebrae T4 and T5?
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