60 Questions
Which nerve supplies sensory fibers to the mediastinal parietal pleura, peritoneum, and pleura related to the central tendon of the diaphragm?
Phrenic nerve
Which nerve passes through the Caval hiatus on the right side?
Phrenic nerve
Which structure is located in the superior mediastinum and is active in childhood until puberty?
Thymus gland
Which cavity is lined by the peritoneum?
Abdominal cavity
What are the two layers of the pericardium?
Fibrous pericardium and serous pericardium
Which structures are related to the right atrium and veins in the mediastinum?
Superior Vena Cava, Arch of the azygos, Inferior Vena Cava
Which one of the following is an outcome of this lecture and further study?
Listing the contents of the anterior, middle, superior, and posterior mediastina
Which one of the following describes the position and relations of the transverse and oblique sinuses of the serous pericardium?
They separate the fibrous and serous pericardium
Which one of the following correctly describes the clinical anatomy of the thoracic aorta?
It is located in the superior mediastinum
Which artery lies to the left of the ascending aorta?
Left subclavian artery
Where does the trachea start and end?
Starts at the level of T4/5 disc, ends at tracheal bifurcation (carina)
Which veins form the brachiocephalic veins?
Internal jugular (IJV) and subclavian (ScV) veins
Which lymph trunk drains the lymph from the left thorax?
Left Bronchiomediastinal Trunk
Which lymph trunk carries the lymph from most of the body, except the upper right thorax, right upper limb, and right head and neck?
Thoracic Duct
Where does the thoracic duct open into?
Left internal jugular vein
Which cavity is lined by the peritoneum?
Abdominal cavity
Which one of the following correctly describes the clinical anatomy of the thoracic aorta?
It lies to the left of the ascending aorta
Which artery lies to the left of the ascending aorta?
Left common carotid artery
Which structure is located in the superior mediastinum and is active in childhood until puberty?
Thymus
Which lymph trunk drains the lymph from the left thorax?
Left bronchomediastinal trunk
Which one of the following accurately describes the position of the thymus?
The thymus is located in the anterior mediastinum.
Which one of the following correctly describes the clinical anatomy of the oesophagus?
The oesophagus is located in the posterior mediastinum.
Which one of the following accurately describes the lymph drainage of the mediastinal nodes?
The mediastinal nodes drain into the cervical nodes.
Which one of the following correctly describes the clinical anatomy of the thoracic duct?
The thoracic duct drains lymph from the left thorax.
Which one of the following accurately describes the relationships of the structures within the mediastina?
The heart is located in the middle mediastinum.
Which artery lies within the pericardium to the left of the ascending aorta?
Pulmonary arteries
Where does the trachea start and end?
Starts at the level of C6 vertebra, ends at tracheal bifurcation (carina)
Which structure is formed by the right and left brachiocephalic veins?
Superior vena cava
Which artery supplies the esophagus with blood?
Oesophageal arteries
Which lymph nodes are important in the spread of lung tumors?
Superior tracheobronchial nodes
Which layer of the pericardium reflects onto itself around the roots of the great vessels and continues as the visceral layer?
Parietal layer
Where is the pericardial cavity located?
Between the fibrous and serous pericardium
What is the function of pericardial fluid?
To maintain the shape of the heart
Which sinus is posterior to the ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk, and anterior to the superior vena cava?
Superior mediastinal sinus
Which nerve is the sole motor supply to the diaphragm?
Phrenic nerve
Which lymph trunk carries the lymph from the right thorax?
Right Bronchiomediastinal Trunk
Which vein does the thoracic duct open into?
Left Brachiocephalic Vein
Which lymph trunk drains the lymph from the right upper limb?
Right Subclavian Lymph Trunk
Which lymph trunk carries the lymph from the left upper limb?
Left Subclavian Lymph Trunk
Which lymph trunk carries the lymph from the left head and neck?
Left Jugular Lymph Trunk
Which structure in the breast provides support and connects the deep fascia to the dermis of the skin?
Suspensory ligaments
Which artery supplies blood to the breast?
Internal thoracic artery
Which lymph nodes are primarily responsible for draining the lymph from the lateral quadrants of the breast?
Axillary lymph nodes
Which pairs of ribs are most commonly fractured?
Ribs 4 and 10
Which nerves do not form nerve plexus and maintain their segmental orientation?
Anterior rami of the thoracic spinal nerves
Which artery lies along the margins of the sternum and terminates as the superior epigastric and musculophrenic arteries?
Internal thoracic artery
Which joint is formed between the tubercle of the rib and the transverse process of its corresponding vertebra, and has its neck slightly obliquely?
Costotransverse joint
Which joint allows movement of the ribs and is supported by a capsule with ligaments?
Costovertebral joint
Which joints have curved facets for rotatory movement and are important in respiratory movement?
Costovertebral joints 8, 9, and 10
Which one of the following accurately describes the composition of the thoracic cage?
Sternum, 12 pairs of ribs, costal cartilages, and 12 thoracic vertebrae
Which one of the following accurately describes the mobility and elasticity of the ribs?
True ribs are mobile and elastic, while false ribs are less mobile and elastic
Which one of the following accurately describes the anatomy of the first rib?
It has a scalene tubercle for attachment of the anterior scalene muscle
Which of the following complications can occur as a result of rib fractures?
All of the above
Which of the following sources provides images of rib fractures?
DAFFNER
Which of the following anatomical atlases includes images of rib fractures?
SPRATT
Which of the following sources provides images of rib fractures and is published by Elsevier?
SPRATT
Which of the following sources provides images of rib fractures and is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins?
DAFFNER
Which one of the following correctly describes the clinical anatomy of the thoracic cage?
The thoracic cage is formed by the ribs, vertebrae, costal cartilages, and sternum.
Which one of the following accurately describes the relationships of the structures within the mediastina?
The superior mediastinum contains the thymus, trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels.
Which one of the following accurately describes the lymph drainage of the mediastinal nodes?
The mediastinal nodes drain into the bronchomediastinal trunks, which eventually drain into the thoracic duct or right lymphatic duct.
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the pericardium with this quiz. Learn about the layers of the serous pericardium, the pericardial cavity, and the production of pericardial fluid.
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