anatomy of the thorax

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Introduction to imaging techniques
What is the difference between a ...,
When were x rays first used for i...,
When was ct scanning first introd...
46  cards
The thoracic wall
Can the body be divided equally p...,
What do the terms proximal and di...,
What is meant by the thoracic wall
52  cards
Bronchi, lungs, pleura and diaphragm
Where should the trachea be located,
Describe the trachea,
Describe the relations of the tra...
51  cards
Superior Mediastinum
Where does the superior mediastin...,
What is meant by the mediastinum,
List the contents of the mediastinum
27  cards
Lymphatic Drainage of the thorax
What is the importance of the lym...,
What is the lymphatic system,
What are the lymph nodes
24  cards
Imaging of the lung and mediastinum
What can be discerned when imagin...,
What can be discerned when imagin...,
Describe medical imaging modalities
27  cards
Lymphatic Drainage of the breast
What are the mammary glands,
What do the breasts consist of,
Describe the embryology of the br...
49  cards
Anatomy of the heart and organisation of the nerves in the thorax
Describe the pericardium,
Describe the fibrous pericardium,
Describe the serous pericardium
44  cards
organisation of nerves in the thorax
0  cards
Organisation of nerves in the thorax
What are the functional divisions...,
Describe somatic spinal nerves,
Where do somatic sensory nerves e...
36  cards
Posterior mediastinum
What is the role of the pulmonary...,
Summarise the difference between ...,
Why can we not see the right recu...
32  cards

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