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1
Q

Each lung has these two named features.

A

1) Apex (Superior)

2) Base (inferior)

2
Q

Which surface of the lung is often mistaken for the base?

A

Diaphragmatic

3
Q

What are the three surfaces of the lung?

A

1) Costal
2) Mediastinal
3) Diphragmatic

4
Q

Which of the boarders of the lung is decribed as beign narrow and sharp?

A

Anterior

5
Q

Which surface of the is decribed as being wide and rounded?

A

Posterior

6
Q

What feature of the lung is on the mediastinal surface of the lung and houses the opening for the vessels, nerves and bronchi to pass?

A

Hilum

7
Q

What is the part of the lung that is formed by the structures which pass through the hilum?

A

Root

8
Q

At what point of the lung, is it connected with the heart?

A

Root

9
Q

T/F: The bronchi are always posterior within the root of the lung?

A

True

10
Q

Which vessel of the will carry deoxygenated blood to the lung?

A

Pulmonary Artery

11
Q

Which vessel will carry oxygenated blood from the lung to the heart?

A

Pulmonary Veins

12
Q

T/F: The root of the lung is covered by pleura.

A

True

13
Q

What is the double layered membrane that will surround the root of the lung?

A

Pulmonary Ligament

14
Q

Each lung has how many bronchopulonary segments?

A

10