Posted by isz on August 19, 2009 at 19:57:55:
Lungs
1. At what vertebral level does the trachea bifurcate?
2. Discuss the characteristics of the right and left bronchus. Which bronchus is most likely to receive foreign objects - why?
3. What is the cardiac notch? Why is this notch important in gaining access to the pericardial cavity without causing a pneumothorax?
4. Discuss the oblique fissure of the lung.
5. Discuss the horizontal fissure of the lung.
6. Discuss surrounding structures of the lung that leave an impression in the cadaver.
7. What is the relationship of the bronchus, artery, and vein at the hilum of the right, and the left, lung.
8. What is the eparterial bronchus?
9. What is a bronchopulmonary segment and why is it important?
10. Discuss the drainage of the pulmonary veins.
11. Discuss the difference between the pulmonary vasculature and the bronchial vasculature.
12. Discuss the mechanisms of respiration - especially about the visceral and parietal pleura.
13. Define three axes of movement of the thorax.
14. What muscle(s) is(are) responsible for quiet inspiration?
15. What muscle(s) is(are) responsible for quiet expiration?