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1. Anatomy Of Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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What does the respiratory system develop from?

A

As a diverticulum from the pharynx

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What are the functions of the nasal cavity?

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Induce turbulent flow (nasal conchae)
Warm and moisten inspired air
Recover water from expired air
Speech production (phonation)
Olfaction
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3
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What are the conducting airways?

A 
Trachea
Primary (main) bronchi
Secondary (lobar) bronchi
Tertiary (segmental) bronchi
Bronchioles 
Terminal bronchioles
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4
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What nerve innervates the diaphragm?

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Phrenic nerves (C3,4,5)

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5
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What are the layers of intercostal muscles?

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External intercostal muscle (1)
Internal intercostal muscle (2)
Innermost intercostal muscle (3)
2+3 run in same direction, 1 runs perpendicular

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6
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What are the 3 main holes in the diaphragm?

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(Inferior) vena cava (T8)
Oesophagus (T10)
Aortic hiatus (T12)

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What is the azygous vein?

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Drains intercostal spaces

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What are the lung lobes separated by?

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Fissures (oblique, transverse)

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What is the mediastinum?

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Space between the lungs

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