M.17 Flashcards
The process of respiration, gasses flow through lungs (inspiration) and flow out (expiration).
Pulmonary ventilation
The process of respiration, gasses exchange between lungs and the outside environment.
External respiration
The process of respiration, where oxygen diffuses from the blood, into the interstitial fluid, and into the cells.
Internal respiration
contains mucus and hairs that moisten air, crappy sinus drainage.

Nasal conchae

Pharynx

Respiratory, auditory tubes and pharyngeal tonsils.

Nasopharynx

Respiratory, digestive, houses palatine.

Oropharynx

Opens into larynx and esophagus, respiratory and digestive.

Laryngopharynx

Voice box. Inflammation causes “hoarse voice”.

Larynx

Floating bone. Damage impairs the ability to speak.

Hyoid bone

“sorting paddle” detects and responds material entering into the oropharynx.

Epiglottis

Opening of the larynx. Makes sounds. Holds vocal cords.

Glottis


Thyrohyoid membrane


Epiglottis Leaf


Epiglottis Stem


Corniculate cartilage


Thyroid cartilage


Arytenoid cartilage


Cricothyroid ligament


Cricoid cartilage


Cricotracheal ligament


Tracheal cartilages


Primary Bronchi


Secondary bronci
































































