Sternum & Ribs
These are the three divisions of the sternum.
the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process?
The skeletal muscle most closely related to the breast.
What is the pectoralis major?
This layer of pleura is closely attached to the lung.
What is visceral pleura?
This side of the lung has three lobes.
What is the right lung?
This structure is most to the right: the azygos vein, descending aorta, or esophagus.
What is the azygos vein?
This term is used to describe the true ribs.
What are vertebrosternal ribs?
Fibrous connective bands that support the breast are called this.
What are Cooper’s ligaments?
This type of fluid is produced by the pleural membranes.
What is serous fluid?
This lung has a cardiac notch.
What is the left lung?
This structure is most anterior: the superior vena cava, esophagus, or right main bronchus.
What is the superior vena cava?
There are this many vertebrochondral ribs.
What are three pairs?
The parenchyma of the breast is arranged in these.
What are lobes (or lobules)?
This specific portion of the parietal pleura lies closest to the pericardial sac.
What is mediastinal pleura?
This bronchus is wider and more vertical.
What is the right main bronchus?
This structure is most posterior: the left main bronchus, thoracic duct, or esophagus.
What is the thoracic duct?
This cartilage extends between the ribs and the sternum.
What is costal cartilage?
This structure carries milk from the lobules to the nipple.
What are lactiferous ducts?
The potential space between the two pleural layers is called this.
What is the pleural cavity?
This ridge marks the division of the trachea.
What is the carina?
The descending aorta is located ___ to the vertebral column.
What is anterior?
These ribs do not attach directly to the sternum.
What are false ribs?
This lymphatic region is most commonly involved in breast cancer spread.
What are axillary lymph nodes?
Air in the pleural cavity is called this condition.
What is pneumothorax?
This structure allows passage of bronchi, vessels, and nerves into the lung.
What is the hilum?
The esophagus is located ___ to the trachea.
What is posterior?