M2 RS Flashcards
Respiratory System
呼吸系統
Ventilation (V)
The exchange of the air between the atmosphere and the lungs.
External Respiration
The movement of gases between the environment and
the cells of the body.
Internal Respiration
The movement of the gases from the lungs, through the blood stream and to the cells.
The upper respiratory system consists⋯
nose, pharynx, and associated structures
The lower respiratory system consists⋯
larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Pharynx
咽
Nasopharynx
鼻咽
Oropharynx
口咽
Larynogopharynx
喉咽
Pharyngeal tonsil
咽部扁桃體
Tubal tonsil
咽鼓管扁桃體
Palatin tonsil
顎扁桃體
Isthmus
峽部 a narrow structure separates two parts
Fauces
喉
Lingual tonsil
舌扁桃體
Hyoid bone
舌骨Anchor point for muscles needed for swallowing and speech
Jugular notch
頸靜脈切跡
Used medically to assess venous pressure, inserting central venous catheter, observing the thyroid gland, radiological measurements
catheter
導管
Thyroid gland
甲狀腺
Larynx
喉
Epiglottis
會厭Prevents food and liquids from entering the airway during swallowing
glottis
聲門
Trachea
氣管