Bronchopulmonary Segments Quiz

What is the basic functional unit of the lung?

• Alveolus

• Bronchopulmonary segment

• Lobule

• Bronchiole

How many bronchopulmonary segments are present in the right lung?

• 7

• 9

• 10

• 12

How many bronchopulmonary segments are present in the left lung?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

Each bronchopulmonary segment is supplied by a branch of?

• Pulmonary vein

• Bronchial artery

• Segmental bronchus

• Lymphatics

Bronchopulmonary segments are drained by?

• Segmental veins

• Intersegmental veins

• Intralobular veins

• Subsegmental veins

Which of the following is a characteristic of bronchopulmonary segments?

• Common venous drainage

• Not surgically resectable

• Independent arterial supply

• No bronchial supply

Which bronchopulmonary segment is commonly affected in aspiration?

• Apical segment of upper lobe

• Posterior segment of upper lobe

• Superior segment of lower lobe

• Medial segment of middle lobe

Sibson's fascia is also called?

• Endothoracic fascia

• Cervicothoracic fascia

• Suprapleural membrane

• Clavipectoral fascia

Sibson’s fascia is attached to which muscle?

• Scalenus anterior

• Scalenus medius

• First rib

• Both first rib and transverse process of C7

Central tendon of diaphragm receives insertion of?

• Right crus only

• Left crus only

• Both crura

• All muscle fibers of diaphragm