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What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
- To facilitate breathing by creating pressure changes (correct)
- To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
- To protect the lungs from infections
- To maintain the shape of the thorax
Which alteration is most likely to have implications of a pneumothorax?
Which alteration is most likely to have implications of a pneumothorax?
- Inflammation of the trachea
- Damage to the alveoli
- Puncture of the pleurae (correct)
- Rupture of the bronchial tubes
Which type of ribs are known for their attachment directly to the sternum through cartilage?
Which type of ribs are known for their attachment directly to the sternum through cartilage?
- True ribs (correct)
- False ribs
- Floating ribs
- Irregular ribs
What is the function of the accessory muscles of respiration?
What is the function of the accessory muscles of respiration?
What is contained within the superior mediastinum?
What is contained within the superior mediastinum?
Which muscles does a runner use during active expiration?
Which muscles does a runner use during active expiration?
Which ribs are most responsible for the pump-handle effect?
Which ribs are most responsible for the pump-handle effect?
Why would you not place bilateral interscalene brachial plexus blocks?
Why would you not place bilateral interscalene brachial plexus blocks?
What disrupts the coupling of the parietal and visceral pleura and causes pulmonary collapse?
What disrupts the coupling of the parietal and visceral pleura and causes pulmonary collapse?
Which nerves supply the costal parietal pleura and the peripheral portion of diaphragmatic parietal pleura?
Which nerves supply the costal parietal pleura and the peripheral portion of diaphragmatic parietal pleura?
Which muscle layer of the thoracic wall is active during eupnea or forced inspiration?
Which muscle layer of the thoracic wall is active during eupnea or forced inspiration?
Which muscle layer of the thoracic wall facilitates active expiration by depressing the ribs?
Which muscle layer of the thoracic wall facilitates active expiration by depressing the ribs?
Which lung surface corresponds to its respective region of the chest and extends approximately 1 inch above the medial 1/3 of the clavicle?
Which lung surface corresponds to its respective region of the chest and extends approximately 1 inch above the medial 1/3 of the clavicle?
What is the thin layer of lung tissue located at the boundary where posterior costal and mediastinal surfaces meet?
What is the thin layer of lung tissue located at the boundary where posterior costal and mediastinal surfaces meet?
How many lobes does the left lung have?
How many lobes does the left lung have?
What is the mnemonic 'RALS' used for in relation to the hilum of the lung?
What is the mnemonic 'RALS' used for in relation to the hilum of the lung?
Which vessels branch from the descending aorta and provide vascular supply to lung stroma?
Which vessels branch from the descending aorta and provide vascular supply to lung stroma?
Where do lymphatics arise in the vicinity of the lungs?
Where do lymphatics arise in the vicinity of the lungs?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration in the respiratory system?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration in the respiratory system?
What causes a communication between the thoracic and abdominal cavity in congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
What causes a communication between the thoracic and abdominal cavity in congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the entire diaphragm?
Which nerve provides motor innervation to the entire diaphragm?
What is the structure that the diaphragm's muscle fibers primarily pull upon when they concentrically contract?
What is the structure that the diaphragm's muscle fibers primarily pull upon when they concentrically contract?
Which muscle assists in inspiration by elevating the rib cage?
Which muscle assists in inspiration by elevating the rib cage?
In which vertebrae level is the esophageal hiatus located?
In which vertebrae level is the esophageal hiatus located?
What causes the dome (cupola) of the diaphragm to rise as high as the level of the 4th intercostal space at rest?
What causes the dome (cupola) of the diaphragm to rise as high as the level of the 4th intercostal space at rest?
What is a common side effect of an interscalene block?
What is a common side effect of an interscalene block?
What is the primary muscle of inspiration in the respiratory system?
What is the primary muscle of inspiration in the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system has alveoli and participates in gas exchange?
Which part of the respiratory system has alveoli and participates in gas exchange?
What is the function of the thoracic skeleton?
What is the function of the thoracic skeleton?
Which ribs have no sternal connection and end in the posterior abdominal musculature?
Which ribs have no sternal connection and end in the posterior abdominal musculature?
What is the orientation of the ribs in adults?
What is the orientation of the ribs in adults?
What landmark correlates with the projected posteriorly T4-T5 vertebrae and the start and end of the aortic arch?
What landmark correlates with the projected posteriorly T4-T5 vertebrae and the start and end of the aortic arch?
What is the functional characteristic of the sternum?
What is the functional characteristic of the sternum?
What lies between the head and tubercle of a typical rib?
What lies between the head and tubercle of a typical rib?
What is the function of the thoracic inlet?
What is the function of the thoracic inlet?
What are the characteristics of true ribs?
What are the characteristics of true ribs?
What joints do ribs articulate with posteriorly?
What joints do ribs articulate with posteriorly?
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