The two most important landmarks for chest positioning are correct answers jugular notch and
vertebra prominens.
The vertebra prominens corresponds to the level of: correct answers C7
The xiphoid process is a reliable positioning landmark for determining the lower margin of the
lungs for chest positioning.
A. True
B. False correct answers false
The upper margin of the lungs is at the level of the:
A. jugular notch.
C. laryngeal prominence.
B. vertebra prominens.
D. sternal angle. correct answers vertebra prominens
What is the name of the structure that serves as a passageway for both food and air? correct
answers Pharynx
The jugular notch is located on the: correct answers at the same level of the scapula
What is the correct anatomic name for the Adam's apple? correct answers Laryngeal prominence
What is the name for the structure that serves as a lid over the larynx to prevent aspiration of
food or fluid? correct answers Epiglottis
, Which of the following structures is considered to be most posterior?
A. Larynx C. Trachea
B. Esophagus D. Hyoid bone correct answers Esophagus
The lower concave area of the lung is termed the: correct answers base
Which of the following structures is considered to be most inferior?
A. Epiglottis
C. Carina
B. Hyoid bone
D. Vocal cords correct answers Carina
The internal prominence or ridge where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left bronchi is
termed the: correct answers carina
The inner layer of the pleura that encloses the lungs and heart is called the: correct answers
visceral or pulmonary pleura
Which of the following structures is not considered as a mediastinal structure?
Thymus gland
Trachea
Aorta
Epiglottis correct answers Epiglottis
The laryngeal prominence is a positioning landmark located at the level of: correct answers C5
The thyroid gland is located at the approximate level of: correct answers C5-C7