Chapter 2 with verified answers
The bony thorax consists of the single ________________ anteriorly, two _____________ two
_____________twelve pairs of ___________and twelve _________ posteriorly
Sternum, clavicles, scapulae, ribs, thoracic vertebrae
The two important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on a PA
and AP chest projection are the _______________ and the _______________ respectively
Vertebral prominences, jugular notch
The four divisions of the respiratory system are :
Bronchi Pharynx Trachca Lungs
Identify the correct anatomic terms for the following structures . Adam's apple
Thyroid cartilage
Identify the correct anatomic terms for the following structures . Voice box
Larynx
Identify the correct anatomic terms for the following structures . Breastbone
sternum
Identify the correct anatomic terms for the following structures . Shoulder
Scapulae
Identify the correct anatomic terms for the following structures . Collarbone
clavicles
List the three divisions of the structure located proximally to the larynx that serve as a common
passageway for both food and air .
Laryngopharynx, Nasopharynx, oropharynx
What is the name of the structure that acts as a lid over the larynx to prevent foreign objects such as
food particles from entering the respiratory system ?
epiglottis
The trachea is located( anteriorly or posteriorly ) to the esophagus .
anteriorly
The ____________ bone is seen in the anterior portion of the neck and is found just below the tongue
or floor of the mouth .
hyoid
If a person accidentally inhales a food particle , which bronchus is it most likely to enter , and why ?
, The right primary bronchus because it is wider + shorter
What is the name of the prominence , or ridge , seen when looking down into the bronchus where it
divides into the right and left bronchi ?
Carina
This prominence, or ridge (Carina) is approximately at the level of the vertebra?
T-5
What is the term for the small air sacs located at the distal ends of the bronchioles , in which oxygen
and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the blood ?
alveoli
The delicate , double - walled sac or membrane that contains the lungs is called the
Pleura
The outer layer of the pleural membrane adhering to the inner surface lup of the chest wall and
diaphragm is the
parietal ploura
The inner layer adhering to the surface of the lungs is the
Pulmonary or visceral
The potential space between the parietal pleura and the pulmonary/visceral is called the
pleural cavity
Air or gas that enters the pleural cavity results in a condition called
pneumothorax
Fill in the correct terms for the following portions of the lungs . Lower , concave portion :
Base
Fill in the correct terms for the following portions of the lungs . Central area in which bronchi and
blood vessels enter the lungs :
hilum
Fill in the correct terms for the following portions of the lungs . Upper , rounded portion above the
level of the clavicles :
Apex
Fill in the correct terms for the following portions of the lungs . Extreme , outermost lower corner of
the lungs :
costophrenic angle