lung anatomy Flashcards
how to you distinguish the right vs left lung?
the right lung has three lobes, the left has two
what is the apex of the lung?
the lung’s most superior point
what type of blood does the pulmonary artery carry?
de-oxygenated
what chamber of the heart does the pulmonary artery come from?
right ventricle
where do the pulmonary veins drain to?
right atrium of the heart
what are conchae?
structures of bone in the nasal cavity
what is the function of conchae?
clean and warm the air inhaled
what joins the cricoid and thyroid cartilages?
what is unique about cricoid cartilage?
forms a complete ring
what is the epithelium in the trachea?
pseudostratified columnar
what is the mucociliary escalator?
inside of the conducting airways and is made up of mucus and cilia, which moves the mucus up and out of the lungs where it can be expelled by coughing or swallowing
what vertebrae does the larynx lie?
C3-7
