Intermediate Pleural Cavity Quiz
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Q1. Why can the lungs move smoothly against the thoracic wall?
- The lungs are fixed to the ribs
- Pleural fluid provides lubrication
- The pleural cavity contains air
- The pleura contains cartilage
Q2. Which recess forms between costal and diaphragmatic pleura?
- Pulmonary recess
- Costomediastinal recess
- Aortic recess
- Costodiaphragmatic recess
Q3. Which recess forms between costal and mediastinal pleura?
- Subphrenic recess
- Costomediastinal recess
- Vertebral recess
- Costodiaphragmatic recess
Q4. On which side is the costomediastinal recess generally larger?
- Left
- It exists only on the right
- Equal on both sides
- Right
Q5. When does the lung expand into the pleural recesses?
- Expiration
- Inspiration
- Cardiac systole
- Swallowing
Q6. Where does pleural fluid commonly collect in an upright patient?
- Costodiaphragmatic recess
- Pulmonary ligament only
- Lung apex
- Tracheal bifurcation
Q7. What is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity called?
- Pneumomediastinum
- Pneumothorax
- Pericarditis
- Pleural effusion
Q8. What is blood within the pleural cavity called?
- Hydrocephalus
- Pneumothorax
- Hemothorax
- Hemopericardium
Q9. What is pus within the pleural cavity called?
- Pneumothorax
- Pericardial effusion
- Atelectasis
- Empyema
Q10. Which procedure removes fluid from the pleural cavity with a needle?
- Bronchoscopy
- Pericardiocentesis
- Laryngoscopy
- Thoracentesis