Which Statement About the Apices of the Lungs Is True

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the apices of the lungs is true? The apices of the lungs:

• A)Are at the level of the second rib anteriorly.
• B)Extend 3 to 4 cm above the inner third of the clavicles.
• C)Are located at the sixth rib anteriorly and the eighth rib laterally.
• D)Rest on the diaphragm at the fifth intercostal space in the midclavicular line (MCL).

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