Contents:

1. Normal anatomy and histology of the lung
   1. Segmental anatomy of the bronchial tree
   2. Bronchopulmonary segments (topography)
   3. Hilar anatomy
   4. Lymphatic anatomy and drainage of the lung
   5. Histologic anatomy and cell types of the lung
   6. Endoscopic anatomy of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
      
      
2. Normal physiology of the lung
   1. Chest wall mechanics
   2. Large and small airway mechanics
   3. Alveolar mechanics and gas exchange
      
      
3. Imaging of the thorax
   1. Chest x-ray
   2. CT scan of the chest and abdomen
   3. MRI of the chest
   4. Contrast angiography of major vessels within the chest
   5. Radioactive isotope scanning of organs within the chest
      
      
4. Surgical anatomy
   1. Anterior thoracotomy
   2. Posterolateral thoracotomy
   3. Posterior thoracotomy
   4. Muscle sparing thoracotomy
   5. Mediastinotomy
   6. Transverse anterior sternotomy
   7. Incisions common to video assisted thoracic surgery
   8. Incisions common to cervical and anterior mediastinoscopy