PHYSIOLOGY
PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Tracheal
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Bronchial
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Bronchiovesicular
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Vesicular
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Detailed explanation-1: -It has intermediate intensity and pitch with same duration of inspiratory and expiratory phase. It is normally heard anteriorly over 1st and 2nd intercostal spaces and between scapulae posteriorly.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bronchovesicular breath sounds are best heard between the first and second intercostal spaces of the anterior chest. Bronchial sounds are best heard over the body of the sternum.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are four main regions of interest for auscultation, and a brief knowledge in human anatomy is crucial to pinpoint them. The 4 pericardial areas are examined with diaphragm, including: Aortic region (between the 2nd and 3rd intercostal spaces at the right sternal border) (RUSB – right upper sternal border).