Lung Anatomy Quiz

Where is the apex of the lung tissue located in the anterior chest?

• At the diaphragm

• 3 or 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles

• At the sixth rib

• At the base of the neck

What marks the apex of lung tissue in the posterior chest?

• T10

• C7

• T1

• T3

To which rib does the lung tissue extend in the lateral chest?

• 5th or 6th rib

• 6th or 7th rib

• 7th or 8th rib

• 8th or 9th rib

How many lobes does the right lung have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What separates the lobes of the lungs?

• Ribs

• Muscles

• Fissures

• Veins

Which fissure is found on the anterior side of the right lung?

• Horizontal fissure

• Vertical fissure

• Oblique fissure

• Transverse fissure

What is the upper lobe of the posterior lung's range?

• T1-T3 or T4

• T2-T5

• T3-T6

• T4-T7

Where does the lateral lobe of the lung extend to?

• 5th or 6th rib

• 6th or 7th rib

• 7th or 8th rib

• 8th or 9th rib

What is the anterior aspect of the chest reference line?

• Vertical line

• Midesternal line

• Scapula line

• Axillary line

Which line is used for the posterior aspect of the chest?

• Midesternal line

• Midclavicular line

• Vertical line

• Anterior axillary line