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Which segment of the lower lobes is located posteriorly?
Which segment of the lower lobes is located posteriorly?
- Superior segment
- Lateral segment
- Anterior segment
- Posterior segment (correct)
What is the name of the segment located laterally in the lower lobes?
What is the name of the segment located laterally in the lower lobes?
- Superior segment
- Lateral segment (correct)
- Apical segment
- Posterior segment
Which of the following segments is NOT found in the right and left upper lobes?
Which of the following segments is NOT found in the right and left upper lobes?
- Lateral segment (correct)
- Anterior segment
- Apical segment
- Posterior segment
Which segment is situated in the lower lobes and is defined as superior?
Which segment is situated in the lower lobes and is defined as superior?
Which upper lobe segment is primarily located anteriorly?
Which upper lobe segment is primarily located anteriorly?
Flashcards
Apical Segment
Apical Segment
The uppermost segment of the right and left upper lobes, located at the very top of the lung.
Anterior Segment
Anterior Segment
The segment of the right and left upper lobes located at the front or chest side of the lung.
Posterior Segment
Posterior Segment
The segment of the right and left lower lobes located at the back or spine side of the lung.
Lateral Segment
Lateral Segment
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Superior Segment
Superior Segment
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Study Notes
Lung Lobes and Segments
- Positioning for Lung Assessment: Patients are positioned in specific ways to target different lung segments for assessment. This is often done for better visualization and treatment purposes. The positioning involves raising the affected side of the body.
- Lower Lobe Segments: The lower lobes are divided into posterior, lateral, and anterior segments. These segments are visualized in different positions and raised above a certain height.
- Posterior Segment: The posterior segments of the lower lobes are positioned by raising the affected side of the patient 18 inches.
- Lateral Segment: The lateral segments of the lower lobes also require the relevant side to be raised 18 inches.
- Anterior Segment: The anterior segments of the lower lobes are assessed by raising the patient's body 18 inches on the affected side.
- Middle Lobe: The middle lobes are positioned by raising an affected side 12 inches.
- Superior Segments: The superior segments of the lobes are assessed in a position that raises the patient's body.
- Right Upper Lobe: The right upper lobe's anterior and posterior segments are positioned accordingly
- Left Upper Lobe: The left upper lobe's anterior and posterior segments are positioned accordingly
- Apical Segment: The apical segments of the upper lobes, either right or left, are positioned to be assessed.
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