Thoracic Cavity & Mediastinum Anatomy practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Anatomy question bank covers 4 topics under Thoracic Cavity & Mediastinum: Diaphragm, Pericardium & Clinical Thoracic Anatomy (30 questions); Mediastinum & Compartments (30 questions); Pleurae & Pleural Cavities (30 questions); and Trachea, Bronchi & Lungs (30 questions).
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Thoracic Cavity & Mediastinum Anatomy MCQs: mixed practice questions
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The diaphragm is the principal muscle of:
From: Diaphragm, Pericardium & Clinical Thoracic AnatomyCorrect answer: A. Contraction of the diaphragm increases thoracic volume and decreases intrathoracic pressure.Which esophageal portion is located in the superior mediastinum?
From: Mediastinum & CompartmentsCorrect answer: A. The thoracic esophagus traverses the superior and posterior mediastinum.Pleural fluid tends to accumulate in the costodiaphragmatic recess when the patient is:
From: Pleurae & Pleural CavitiesThe right lung has:
From: Trachea, Bronchi & LungsCorrect answer: B. The right lung is divided into upper, middle, and lower lobes.