RADT1030 Chapter 2 Book Questions With Complete
Solutions
10 Correct Answer A general rule for average adult patients is
to "show" a minimum of ____ pairs of ribs
12 Correct Answer ___ pairs of ribs that circle the thorax
5 Correct Answer The pharynx is approximately __ inches in
length.
Adam's apple Correct Answer The larynx is also known as:
alveoli Correct Answer Each small terminal bronchioles
terminates in small air sacs called:
alveoli Correct Answer Oxygen and carbon dioxide are
exchanged in the blood through the thin walls of the:
anterior Correct Answer The heart is located in the (anterior,
posterior) aspect of the thoracic cavity
anterior Correct Answer The thymus gland lies above and
(anterior, posterior) to the heart and pericardium
anteriorly Correct Answer The heart is located (anteriorly,
posteriorly) in the thorax
anteroposterior Correct Answer Three dimensions: rising of the
ribs, especially the second through sixth rib
, aorta Correct Answer carries blood to all parts of the body
aorta Correct Answer the largest artery in the body
apex Correct Answer The _____ of each lung is the rounded
upper area above the level of the clavicles
apices Correct Answer The ______ of the lungs extend up into
the lower neck area to the level of T1.
ascending aorta
arch of the aorta
descending aorta Correct Answer The aorta is divided into
three parts:
Atelectasis Correct Answer Condition in which collapse of all
lungs occurs as the result of obstruction of the bronchus or
puncture
base Correct Answer The ______ of each lung is the lower
concave area of each lung that rests on the diaphragm
Bony thorax
Respiratory system proper
Mediastinum Correct Answer Radiographic anatomy of the
chest is divided into three sections:
bony thorax Correct Answer The __________ is the part of the
skeletal system that provides a protective framework.
Solutions
10 Correct Answer A general rule for average adult patients is
to "show" a minimum of ____ pairs of ribs
12 Correct Answer ___ pairs of ribs that circle the thorax
5 Correct Answer The pharynx is approximately __ inches in
length.
Adam's apple Correct Answer The larynx is also known as:
alveoli Correct Answer Each small terminal bronchioles
terminates in small air sacs called:
alveoli Correct Answer Oxygen and carbon dioxide are
exchanged in the blood through the thin walls of the:
anterior Correct Answer The heart is located in the (anterior,
posterior) aspect of the thoracic cavity
anterior Correct Answer The thymus gland lies above and
(anterior, posterior) to the heart and pericardium
anteriorly Correct Answer The heart is located (anteriorly,
posteriorly) in the thorax
anteroposterior Correct Answer Three dimensions: rising of the
ribs, especially the second through sixth rib
, aorta Correct Answer carries blood to all parts of the body
aorta Correct Answer the largest artery in the body
apex Correct Answer The _____ of each lung is the rounded
upper area above the level of the clavicles
apices Correct Answer The ______ of the lungs extend up into
the lower neck area to the level of T1.
ascending aorta
arch of the aorta
descending aorta Correct Answer The aorta is divided into
three parts:
Atelectasis Correct Answer Condition in which collapse of all
lungs occurs as the result of obstruction of the bronchus or
puncture
base Correct Answer The ______ of each lung is the lower
concave area of each lung that rests on the diaphragm
Bony thorax
Respiratory system proper
Mediastinum Correct Answer Radiographic anatomy of the
chest is divided into three sections:
bony thorax Correct Answer The __________ is the part of the
skeletal system that provides a protective framework.
