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Surface Marking of the Pulmonary System

Surface Marking of the Pulmonary System. The Bony Landmarks . The sternum. The 12 ribs. The clavicles. The vertebral column. Anterior View of the Lungs. Right Upper Lobe Right Middle Lobe Right Lower Lobe. Anterior View of the Lungs. Left Upper Lobe Left Lower Lobe.

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Surface Marking of the Pulmonary System

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  1. Surface Marking of the Pulmonary System

  2. The Bony Landmarks The sternum The 12 ribs The clavicles The vertebral column

  3. Anterior View of the Lungs Right Upper Lobe Right Middle Lobe Right Lower Lobe

  4. Anterior View of the Lungs Left Upper Lobe Left Lower Lobe

  5. Useful Lung Markings These lung markings are approximate and can vary between individuals

  6. Apex • Anterior: 2.5 cm above clavicles • Posterior: T1

  7. Lower Borders Anterior: Sixth rib Posterior: T10/11 Mid-axilla: Eighth rib

  8. Tracheal Bifurcation • Anterior: Manubriosternal junction • Posterior: T4

  9. Right Horizontal Fissure Anterior: Forth rib above the nipple

  10. Oblique Fissures Anterior:Sixth rib below the nipple Posterior:T2/3

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