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Gross Anatomy of Lungs and Pleura Quiz

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What are the boundaries of the thoracic inlet?

Lower border manubrium sterni, body of the 1st lumbar vertebra, 1st pair ribs & costal cartilage

Upper border manubrium sterni, body of the 1st thoracic vertebra, 1st pair ribs & costal cartilage (correct)

Upper border manubrium sterni, body of the 12th thoracic vertebra, 1st pair ribs & costal cartilage

Upper border manubrium sterni, body of the 1st thoracic vertebra, 12th pair ribs & costal cartilage

Which arteries pass through the thoracic inlet?

Innominate (brachiocephalic) artery, Left common carotid artery, Left subclavian artery (correct)

Celiac artery, Superior mesenteric artery, Inferior mesenteric artery

Axillary artery, Brachial artery, Radial artery

Pulmonary artery, Aorta, Coronary artery

Which structures are found in the hilum of the lung?

Bronchus, Pulmonary artery, Pulmonary vein (correct)

Aorta, Superior vena cava, Esophagus

Trachea, Diaphragm, Intercostal muscles

Thyroid gland, Thymus, Parathyroid gland

What are the contents of the superior part of the mediastinum?

Arch of aorta, Brachiocephalic veins, Thymus Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape and size of the thoracic inlet?

Kidney, oblique, sloping downwards & forwards Signup and view all the answers

What structures pass through the thoracic inlet?

Trachea, esophagus, apex of both lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries pass through the thoracic inlet?

Innominate (brachiocephalic) artery, left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery Signup and view all the answers

Which veins pass through the thoracic inlet?

Right innominate (brachiocephalic) veins, left innominate (brachiocephalic) veins, thoracic duct Signup and view all the answers

Which nerves are related to the thoracic inlet?

Right & Left vagus, Right & left phrenic, Right & left sympathetic chain Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the thoracic inlet?

Kidney Signup and view all the answers

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Thoracic Inlet Boundaries

Anteriorly: Manubrium of sternum
Posteriorly: First thoracic vertebra (T1)
Laterally: First pair of ribs and their costal cartilages

Thoracic Inlet Structures

Arteries: Brachiocephalic trunk and left common carotid artery
Veins: Brachiocephalic veins and left internal jugular vein
Nerves: Vagus nerve, phrenic nerve, and sympathetic trunk

Hilum of the Lung

Structures found: Pulmonary artery, pulmonary veins, bronchi, and lymph nodes

Superior Mediastinum Contents

Trachea, esophagus, thoracic duct, and lymph nodes

Thoracic Inlet Characteristics

Shape: Triangular
Size: 4 cm (1.6 in) in width, 2 cm (0.8 in) in height

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Test your knowledge of the gross anatomy of the lungs and pleura with this quiz. Explore topics such as the boundaries of the thoracic inlet and outlet, structures passing through them, and the arrangement and contents of the mediastinum. Dr. Wan Muhamad Salahudin's lecture will be the basis for this quiz.