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rad 305 test review
sectional anatomy- chest ?'s
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Health Care
Undergraduate 2
11/22/2009

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Term
the aorta arises from the
Definition
left ventricle
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the pulmonary veins bring blood to the 
Definition
left atrium
Term
the first vessel to branch off the aortic arch is the 
Definition
brachiocephalic artery
Term
what is the cheif muscle of respiration?
Definition
diaphragm
Term
the superior vena cava is formed by the juction of the
Definition
brachiocephalic veins
Term
what makes up the apex of the heart?
Definition
right ventricle
Term
collateral circulation between the inferior vena cava and the superior vena cava is supplied by the 
Definition
Azygos vein
Term

which isnt a mediastinal structure?

heart

lungs

trachea

thymus gland

Definition
lungs
Term

the thickest, strongest muscle in the heart is located in the 


Definition
left ventricle
Term
what is located between the thoracic vertebrae and the trachea?
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esophagus
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the heart is lined by a serous membrane called the 
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visceral pericardium
Term
the _____ is the middle muscular layer of the heart wall.
Definition
myocardium
Term
the _________ acts as a passageway for vessels and nerves to enter and exit the lungs.
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hilum
Term
the four ___________ bring oxygenated blood to the left atrium
Definition
pulmonary veins
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_________ is located between the pericardium and the heart wall and is most prominent around the inflow and outflow of the heart
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epicardial fat
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another name for the medial angle of the lung is...
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cardiophrenic sulcus
Term
the _______ supplies blood to the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart
Definition
vena cava
Term
within the mediastinum, clusters of __________ are clumped around the great vessels, esophagus, bronchi, and corina.
Definition
lymph nodes
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the aperture known as the _____________ allows for passage of nerves, vessels, and viscera from the neck into the thoracic cavity
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thoracic inlet
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the lateral angle of the lung is termed the __________
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costophrenic sulcus
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deep pockets or recesses of the pleural cavities are the costomediastinal and ____________________

recesses.

Definition
costodiaphragmetic
Term
the secondary bronchi further divide into the _____________________
Definition
tertiary of segmental bronchi
Term
the diaphragm is attached to the lumbar spine via two tendinous structures termed _____
Definition
crura
Term

the _______ layer of the breast consists of glandular tissue, excretory ducts, and connective tissues. 

 

Definition
mammory
Term
the thymus gland produces a hormone, ________, which is responsible for the development and maturation of lymphocytes
Definition
growth hormone
Term
(semilunar valve)
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aortic valve
Term
middle layer of the heart wall
Definition
myocardium
Term
right atrioventricular valve
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tricuspid valve
Term
opening on medial surface of the lungs
Definition
hilum
Term
windpipe =
Definition
trachea
Term
(deep to trapezius muscle)
Definition
rhomboid muscle
Term
(for collateral circulation)
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azygos vein
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(muscle that flexes neck)
Definition
scalene muscle
Term
cords of connective tissue
Definition
cooper's ligaments
Term
covers lung surface
Definition
visceral pleura
Term
carries deoxygenated blood to lungs
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pulmonary arteries
Term
T? apex of lung
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T1
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T? suprasternal notch
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T3
Term
T? Sternal angle, carina
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T5
Term
T? xiphisternal junction
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T9
Term
T? inferior angle of the scapula
Definition
T7
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