Raguindin, Lyka Mae C.

BSRT 2 - 2
ACTIVITY 1
PART I: RADIOGRAPHIC ANATOMY
REVIEW EXERCISE A: Radiographic Anatomy of the Chest.
All of my answers are in BOLD LETTERS.
1. The bony thorax consists of (A) the single _________ anteriorly, (B) two
______________, (C) two _____________, (D) twelve pairs of, ___________and (E)
twelve _______________ posteriorly.
A. Sternum
B. Clavicle
C. Scapula
D. Ribs
E. Thoracic Vertebrae
2. The important bony landmarks of the thorax that are used for locating the central ray on
a posteroanterior (PA) and anteroposterior (AP) chest projection are the (A)
____________ and (B) ________________, respectively.
A. (PA) Vertebra Prominence
B. (AP) Jugular Notch
3. The four divisions of the respiratory system are:
A. Pharynx
B. Trachea
C. Lungs
D. Bronchi
4. 4. Identify correct anatomic terms for the following structures.
A. Adam's apple – Thyroid Cartilage
B. Voice box - Larynx
C. Breastbone - Sternum
D. Shoulder Blade - Scapulae
E. Collar bone - Clavicles
5. List the three divisions of the structure located proximally to the larynx that serve as a
common passageway for both food and air.
A. Nasopharynx
B. Oropharynx
C. Laryngopharynx
6. What is the name of the structure that acts as a lid over the larynx to prevent foreign
objects such as food particles from entering the respiratory system?
Epiglottis
7. The trachea is located (anteriorly or posteriorly) to the esophagus.
Anteriorly
8. The bone is seen in the anterior portion of the neck and is found just below the tongue
or floor of the mouth.
Hyoid Bone
9. If a person accidentally inhales a food particle, which bronchus is it most likely to enter,
and why?
A. The right primary bronchus
B. Why? Because the right primary bronchus is more vertical and larger in diameter.
10. A. What is the name of the prominence, or ridge, seen when looking down into the,
bronchus where it divides into the right and left bronchi?
Carina
B. This prominence, or ridge, is approximately at the level of the vertebra.
T4 – T5
11. What is the term for the small air sacs located at the distal ends of the bronchioles, in
which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the blood?
Alveoli
12. A. The delicate, double-walled sac or membrane containing the lungs is called the
Pleura
B. The outer layer of this membrane adhering to the inner surface of the chest wall and
diaphragm is the
Parietal Pleura
C. The inner layer adhering to the surface of the lungs is the or
Visceral Pleura
D. The potential space between these two layers (identified in B and C) is called the
Pleural Cavity
E. Air or gas that enters the space identified in D results in a condition called
Pneumothorax