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DESCRIBE THE LUNGS UNDER FOLLOWING HEADINGS A) PARTS B) FISSURES C) BRONCHO-PULMONARY SEGMENTS (LE)

a)Parts of lungs: Apex

Base

Borders: 3 borders Anterior Posterior Inferior

Surfaces: 2 surfaces Costal Medial

Apex: Blunt

2.5cm above the medial end of clavicle

Covered by cervical pleura & suprapleural membrane Grooved by subclavian artery

Base:

Concave and semilunar Rests on diaphragm

On the right side related to Right lobe of liver below the diaphragm

On the left side related to Left lobe of liver, fundus of stomach and spleen below the diaphragm.

Borders:

Anterior border:

Very thin

Right side – Straight

Left side – wide cardiac notch, below left 4th costal cartilage

Lingula- tongue like projection below the cardiac notch

Posterior border:

Thick and ill-defined

Inferior border:

Separates base from costal and medial surfaces

Surfaces:

Costal surface:

Large and convex

It is in contact with the costal pleura and thoracic wall

Medial surface: 2 parts

Posterior – vertebral part

Anterior- Mediastinal part

Fissures:

Right lung divided into 3 lobes by 2 Fissure

Oblique fissure and Horizontal fissure

Left lung is divided into 2 lobes by one fissure Oblique fissure


Oblique Fissure:

Present in both lungs

Cuts into whole thickness of lung except at the hilum Cuts posterior border of lung 2.5cm lateral to T4 spine

Follows downward and forward crosses 5th intercostal space in mid-axillary plane Cuts inferior border at 6th costochondral junction about 7.5cm lateral to the middle line.

Horizontal Fissure:

Present only in the right lung

Extends horizontally from the oblique fissure at the midaxillary line upto 4th costal cartilage.

Broncho-pulmonary segments Bronchopulmonary segments are -

Well defined sectors of lungs, each one is aerated by a tertiary or segmental bronchusBroncho-pulmonary segments are the anatomical, surgical and functional units of lungs

Bronchopulmonary segments of Right Lung

Lobes

Segments

 

1. Apical

Upper lobe

2. Anterior

 

3. Posterior

Middle lobe

4. Medial

 

5. Lateral

Lower lobe

6. Superior

 

7. Anterior

 

Basal

 

8. Posterior Basal

 

9. Medial Basal

 

10. Lateral Basal


Bronchopulmonary segments of Left Lung

Lobes

Segments

 

1. Apical

Upper lobe

2. Anterior

 

3. Posterior

 

Superior

Lingula

4. Lingular

 

Inferior

 

5. Lingular

Lower lobe

6. Superior

 

7. Anterior Basal

 

8. Posterior Basal

 

9. Medial Basal

 

10. Lateral Basal

Describe the lungs under the following headings:

a)Labelled diagram of mediastinal surfaces showing position of related structures including structures in both hila

b)Development

c) One congenital anomaly

(LE)

a )Diagram of Mediastinal Surface of Right lung


Diagram of Mediastinal surface of left lung:

Structural arrangements at the hilum of right and left lungs


B&C) Development- refer embryology book

Define Broncho-pulmonary segment. Describe the segments of both the lungs, add a note on applied anatomy (Long Essays/10 marks)

Bronchopulmonary segments are -

Well defined sectors of lungs, each one is aerated by a tertiary or segmental bronchusBroncho-pulmonary segments are the anatomical, surgical and functional units of lungs Each segment is pyramidal in shape with apex directed towards root of lung

Each segment is surrounded by connective tissue which is continuous with pulmonary pleura

Thus Bronchopulmonary segments are independent respiratory units

Each segment has its own artery

But segmental vein runs in the intersegmental plane

Thus each segment has more than one vein and each vein drains more than one segment Both Right and Left lungs have 10 bronchopulmonary segments each


Diagram of Bronchopulmonary segments of both right and left lung

Bronchopulmonary segments of Right Lung

Lobes

Segments

 

1. Apical

Upper lobe

2. Anterior

 

3. Posterior

Middle lobe

4. Medial

 

5. Lateral

Lower lobe

6. Superior

 

7. Anterior Basal

 

8. Posterior Basal

 

9. Medial Basal

 

10. Lateral Basal

Bronchopulmonary segments of Left Lung

Lobes

Segments

 

1. Apical

Upper lobe

2. Anterior

 

3. Posterior

 

Superior

Lingula

4. Lingular

 

Inferior

 

5. Lingular

Lower lobe

6. Superior

 

7. Anterior Basal

 

8. Posterior Basal

9. Medial Basal

10. Lateral Basal


Applied Anatomy:

Connective tissue septa around the segments acts as a natural barrier and prevents spread of infection to other segments

So infection is confined to the segment

Apical segment of the lower lobe and the posterior segment of upper lobe are the

most dependent in the supine position.

Hence aspiration pneumonia involves mainly the apical segment of lower lobe.

DEFINE BRONCHO-PULMONARY SEGMENTS. NAME THE BRONCHO- PULMONARY SEGMENTS PRESENT IN LEFT LUNG AND ADD A NOTE ON ITS APPLIED ANATOMY. DRAW A LABELLED DIAGRAM OF THE MEDIAL SURFACES OF BOTH THE LUNGS. (LE)

Bronchopulmonary segments are well defined sectors of lungs, each one is aerated by a tertiary or segmental bronchus. o Broncho-pulmonary segments are the anatomical, surgical and functional units of lungs o Each segment is pyramidal in shape with apex directed towards root of lung

Each segment is surrounded by connective tissue which is continuous with pulmonary pleura

Thus Bronchopulmonary segments are independent respiratory units Each segment has its own artery

But segmental vein runs in the intersegmental plane

Thus each segment has more than one vein and each vein drains more than one segment

Diagram showing Bronchopulmonary segments of left lung


Bronchopulmonary segments of Left Lung

Lobes

Segments

 

Apical

Upper lobe

Anterior

 

Posterior

Lingula

Superior

Inferior

 

Lower lobe

Superior

 

Anterior Basal

 

Posterior Basal

 

Medial Basal

 

Lateral Basal

Diagram showing Medial surface of right lung:


Diagram showing medial surface of left lung:

RIGHT LUNG (SE)

Right lung:

Parts:

Apex

Base

3 Borders- Anterior, posterior and inferior borders

2 Surfaces- Costal and medial surfaces

2 fissures namely oblique fissure and horizontal fissure divide the right lung into 3 lobes.

Lobes of right lung: Upper lobe, middle lobe and lower lobe.


Diagram showing medial surface of right lung:

Diagram showing structural arrangement of right hilum:

Differences between right and left lung:

Right lung

Left lung

Large, shorter and wider

Smaller, Longer and narrower

Weight: 700gm

Weight: 600-650gm

3 lobes, 2 fissures

2 lobes, 1 fissure

Anterior border- straight

Anterior border- cardiac notch present

 

Presence of lingula below cardiac

 

notch

Cardiac impression shallow

Cardiac impression is deep

Supplied by one bronchial artery

Supplied by two bronchial arteries


MEDIASTINAL SURFACE OF LEFT LUNG WITH THE AID OF DIAGRAM (SE)

Hilum of left lung-

Structures at the hilum of Left Lung:

From before backwards:

Superior pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

Bronchus

From Above Downwards

Pulmonary artery

Bronchus

Inferior pulmonary vein

Cardiac impression:

Deeply concave

Structures related- Left ventricle, part of right ventricle, left auricle

groove in front of hilum along upper part of cardiac impression for pulmonary trunk

A well defined groove above the hilum- for arch of aorta

A vertical groove behind the hilum- for descending thoracic aorta

A vertical groove from aortic arch towards apex- for left subclavian artery Aove the hilum behind groove for subclavian artery- impression for oesophagus and

thoracic duct

A groove between the impression for descending thoracic aorta and pulmonary ligament- for oesophagus

Left phrenic nerve is related anterior to the hilum Left vagus nerve is related posterior to the hilum


Mediastinal surface of right lung with the aid of diagram (SE)

Hilum of right lung:

Structures at the hilum of Right Lung:

From before backwards:

Superior pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

Bronchus

From Above downwards

Eparterial bronchus

Pulmonary artery

Hyparterial bronchus

Inferior pulmonary vein

Cardiac impression:

Shallow and concave

Structures related-Right auricle, right atrium, right ventricle.

A groove posterior and inferior to cardiac impression and in front of pulmonary ligament- for inferior vena cava

A groove along upper part of cardiac impression- for superior vena cava in the lower part and right brachiocephalic vein in the upper part

A groove above the hilum- for arch of azygos vein

Along the apex – impression for trachea

Behind the hilumimpression for oesophagus

Right phrenic nerve is related anterior to the hilum

Right vagus nerve is related posterior to the hilum

Root of right lung- relations and structures forming it

(Short Essay/5marks)

Structures at the hilum of Right Lung:

From before backwards:

Superior pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

Bronchus

From Above downwards

Eparterial bronchus

Pulmonary artery

Hyparterial bronchus

Inferior pulmonary vein

Relations of root of right lung:

Anterior: Right phrenic nerve

Anterior pulmonary plexus

Posterior: Right vagus nerve

Posterior pulmonary pexus

Above: Arch of azygos vein

Below: Pulmonary Ligament

Hilum of lungs (SE)

Hilum is a large depressed area.

Structures enter and leave the lung at the hilum.

Lies near the centre of the medial surface.

Structures at the hilum of Right Lung:

From before backwards:

Superior pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

Bronchus

From Above downwards

Eparterial bronchus

Pulmonary artery

Hyparterial bronchus

Inferior pulmonary vein

Structures at the hilum of Left Lung:

From before backwards:

Superior pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

Bronchus

From Above Downwards

Pulmonary artery

Bronchus

Inferior pulmonary vein


BRONCHOPULMONARY SEGMENTS (SE)

Bronchopulmonary segments are -

Well defined sectors of lungs, each one is aerated by a tertiary or segmental bronchus. o Broncho-pulmonary segments are the anatomical, surgical and functional units of lungs o Each segment is pyramidal in shape with apex directed towards root of lung

Each segment is surrounded by connective tissue which is continuous with pulmonary pleura

Thus Bronchopulmonary segments are independent respiratory units

Each segment has its own artery

But segmental vein runs in the intersegmental plane

Thus each segment has more than one vein and each vein drains more than one segment Both Right and Left lungs have 10 bronchopulmonary segments each

Bronchopulmonary segments of Right Lung

Lobes

Segments

 

1. Apical

Upper lobe

2. Anterior

 

3. Posterior

Middle lobe

4. Medial

 

5. Lateral

Lower lobe

6. Superior

 

7. Anterior Basal

 

8. Posterior Basal

 

9. Medial Basal

 

10. Lateral Basal

Bronchopulmonary segments of Left Lung

Lobes

Segments

 

1. Apical

Upper lobe

2. Anterior

 

3. Posterior

 

Superior

Lingula

4. Lingular

 

Inferior

 

5. Lingular

Lower lobe

6. Superior

 

7. Anterior Basal

 

8. Posterior Basal

9. Medial Basal

10. Lateral Basal


Applied Anatomy:

Connective tissue septa around the segments acts as a natural barrier and prevents spread of infection to other segments

So infection is confined to the segment

Apical segment of the lower lobe and the posterior segment of upper lobe are the most dependent in the supine position.

Hence aspiration pneumonia involves mainly the apical segment of lower lobe.

Contents of root of lung (right) Draw and label hilum of right lung

Hilum of right lung (structures present)(SA)

Structures at the hilum of

Right Lung:

From before backwards:

Superior pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

Bronchus

From Above downwards

Eparterial bronchus

Pulmonary artery

Hyparterial bronchus

Inferior pulmonary vein


Blood supply of lungs (SA)

Arterial Supply:

Pulmonary artery- supply respiratory part

Bronchial artery- supply conducting part of bronchial tree Bronchial Artery:

Right side: One artery ,

Arises as a branch of right 3rd posterior intercostal artery Or from upper left bronchial artery

Left side: There are 2 bronchial arteries,

Arise from Descending thoracic aorta

Venous Drainage:

Bronchial Veins – drain venous blood from first one or two divisions of bronchi

There aretwo bronchial veins on each side.

Right Bronchial veins drain into Azygos vein

Left Bronchial veins drain into left superior intercostal vein or hemiazygos vein Pulmonary Veins - Drain Greater part of venous blood from lungs.

Mention the lymphatic drainage of lungs ( SA)

There are two sets of Lymphatics which drain the lungs Superficial Lymphatics – Drain peripheral lung tissue

Ramifies beneath the pulmonary pleura

Deep Lymphatics –Drain bronchial tree, pulmonary vessels and connective tissue septa

Arranged around the intrapulmonary bronchi and bronchioles and around pulmonary vessels

These lymphatics converge towards hilum and drain into Bronchopulmonary lymph nodes. Applied Anatomy: Cancer cells in the lungs spread mostly by the lymphatics and involve the hilar and Mediastinal lymph nodes

Bronchial arteries ( SA)

Bronchial arteries supply - Conducting part of bronchial tree

Right side: One artery ,

Arises as a branch of right 3rd posterior intercostal artery or from upper left bronchial artery

Left side: There are 2 bronchial arteries,

Arise from Descending thoracic aorta

Differences between right and left principal bronchus and its clinical significance (Short answer)

 

Right Principal Bronchus

Left Principal Bronchus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5 cm long

5 cm in length

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shorter, wider

It is more longer, narrower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More in line with trachea

More oblique than right bronchus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Makes an angle of 25from median plane at

Makes an angle of 45from median plane at

 

 

 

the

the

 

 

 

tracheal bifurcation

tracheal bifurcation

 

 

 

Passes below arch of azygos vein

Passes below arch of aorta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the hilum: Upper lobe (Eparterial)

 

 

 

 

bronchus arises from the main bromchus

At the hilum: The whole bronchus enters

 

 

 

before it enters the hilum

the hilum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Anatomy: Since the right bronchus is shorter, wider and more vertical a foreign body is more likely to be aspirated into the right lung

Define a Bronchopulmonary segment ( Short answers/3marks) Bronchopulmonary segments are -

Well defined sectors of lungs, each one is aerated by a tertiary or segmental bronchus. o Each segment is pyramidal in shape with apex directed towards root of lung

Each segment is surrounded by connective tissue which is continuous with pulmonary pleura

Thus Bronchopulmonary segments are independent respiratory units

Each segment has its own artery

But segmental vein runs in the intersegmental plane

Thus each segment has more than one vein and each vein drains more than one segment Both Right and Left lungs have 10 bronchopulmonary segments each

Bronchopulmonary segments of left lung (upper lobe)

( SA)

Bronchopulmonary segments of Left

 

Lung-

 

 

Upper lobe

1. Apical

 

 

2. Anterior

 

 

3. Posterior

 

 

4. Superior Lingular

 

Lingula

5. Inferior Lingular

 


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