Sectional Anatomy Of Chest Quiz

Which part of the chest consists of the bony skeleton of the spine and ribs?

• Mediastinum & Great vessels

• Bony skeleton

• Chest wall

• Diaphragm

How many pairs of ribs are connected to the sternum by costal cartilage?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 7

What is the function of the diaphragm?

• Separates the thorax from the abdomen

• Provides articulation for clavicles

• Transmits the aorta, thoracic duct, and azygous vein

• Divides the main bronchi at the carina

Which structure separates the right upper and middle lobe from the right lower lobe in the lung?

• Pleura

• Left oblique fissure

• Horizontal (minor) fissure

• Right oblique (major) fissure

Where does the main pulmonary trunk arise from?

• Aorta

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

• Pulmonary artery

What is the main function of the airways in the chest?

• Provides articulation for clavicles

• Transmits the aorta, thoracic duct, and azygous vein

• Separates the thorax from the abdomen

• Consists of the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles

How many lobes does the right lung have?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

What is the purpose of the parietal pleura in the chest?

• Provides articulation for clavicles

• Separates the thorax from the abdomen

• Lines the pulmonary surfaces

• Lines the non-pulmonary surfaces

Which layer of the chest wall contains the shoulder girdle and pectoralis muscles?

• Superficial layer of skin and subcutaneous fat

• Middle layer

• Parietal pleura

• Deep layer

What is the length of the trachea?

• 12-15 cm

• 9-12 cm

• 6-9 cm

• 3-6 cm