Chapter 6 Thorax + Abdomen Quiz

Suprasternal notch

U-shaped depression just above the sternum between the clavicles

The ______________ is the area where vessels and nerves enter and exit in the lungs.

Hilum

Porta Hepatis

Hilum of liver

What are the bile ducts called?

Intrahepatic and extrahepatic

Thoracic duct

Larger

The aorta arises from the ___________.

Left ventricle

The thickest, strongest muscle in the heart is located in the _____________.

Left ventricle

Which of the following makes up the apex of the heart? - right atrium - left atrium - right ventricle - left ventricle

Left ventricle

Which of the following is not considered a mediastinal structure? - heart - lungs - trachea - thymus gland

Lungs

Within the mediastinum, clusters of _______________ are clumped around the great vessels, esophagus, bronchi, ans carina.

Lymph nodes

What are the parts of the sternum?

Manubrium, body, xiphoid process

The ______________ is the middle muscular layer of the heart wall.

Myocardium

Is the pancreas capsulated?

No

Right lymphatic duct

Smaller

Abdominal cavity border

Starts at diaphragm and goes to the top of S1

Thymus gland

-Part of immune system -T-cells made here -Large in children, small in adults

Collateral circulation between the inferior vena cava and the superior vena cava is supplied by the _______________.

Azygos veins

Glisson's Capsule

Connective tissue covering the liver

The lateral angle of the lung is termed the ___________________.

Costophrenic sulcus

The diaphragm is attached to the lumbar spine via two tendinous structures termed _______________.

Crura

Which of the following is the chief muscle of respiration? - intercostals - diaphragm - rhomboid - serratus

Diaphragm

Pancreatic functions

Endocrine - release insulin/glucagon Exocrine - release pancreatic enzymes

Which of the following is located between the upper thoracic vertebrae and trachea? - aorta - esophagus - thoracic duct - azygos vein

Esophagus

How many fissures does the liver have?

Four

How many lobes does the liver have?

Four

What are the parts of the pancreas?

Head, body, tail

What are the parts of a rib?

Head, neck, tubercle, and body

The heart is lined by a serous membrane called the _____________.

Pericardium

Carina

Point at which the trachea bifurcates (divides) into the left and right mainstem bronchi

What are the two semilunar valves?

Pulmonary and aortic

What are the two lymph ducts?

Thoracic duct and right lymphatic duct

The aperture known as the ______________ allows for the passage of nerves, vessels, and viscera from the neck into the thoracic cavity.

Thoracic inlet