Module 2 Flashcards
Respiratory System
gross anatomy
the study of the organs and structures of the human body visible to the naked eye
pleura
membranes that cover the surface of the lung and the cavity surrounding the lungs
visceral pleura
directly covers the lungs
parietal pleura
covers the surfaces surrounding the lungs: the rib cage, diaphragm, and mediastinum
pleura space
space and cavity in between visceral and parietal pleura
main functions of respiratory system
air conduction
air filtration
exchange of gases (respiration)
additional functions of respiratory system
vocalization
sense of smell
body’s pH regulation
air conduction portion
nostril
pharynx
larynx
trachea
main bronchi
bronchioles: secondary and tertiary
air filtration portion
- nostrils
- trachea
- bronchi
(hair, cilia and goblet cells)
respiration portion
- respiratory bronchioles
- alveolar ducts
- alveolar sacs
- alveoli
nasal cavities
fossae, composed of bone and cartilage, are made up of:
- nasal septum
- vestibule
- multiple nasal conchae or folds
vestibule
the most external portion of the nasal cavity just inside the nostrils
- lined with stratified squamous epithelium
- vibrissae, short thick hairs, screen air for the respiratory tract
nasal conchae
folds in the nasal cavity used to increase the surface area so that the incoming air can be warmed and humidified
regions of the pharynx
- nasopharynx
- oropharynx
- laryngopharynx
nasopharynx
- the connection area between the nasal cavity and pharynx
- generally above the soft palate
- eustachian tubes connect the nasopharynx to each middle ear
oropharynx
- the region posterior to the mouth and anterior to the epiglottis
laryngopharynx
- the area where the pharynx, larynx, and esophagus meet
- it is superior and posterior to the larynx
hard/soft palate
separate the nasal cavities from the mouth
aspiration
when food or liquid accidentally enters the trachea
advantage of air/food passage through pharynx
- air can enter through the mouth in case the nasal cavity is obstructed (nasal congestion)
- allows for relatively normal breathing during eating
- permits greater intake of air during heavy exercise, when greater gas exchange is required
glottis
an opening into the larynx or voice box
vocal cords
flexible and pliable bands of connective tissue vibrate and produce sound when air is expelled past them them through the glottis from the larynx
expectorate
spit up
pneumonia
infection of the lungs
swallowing
- the larynx rises, epiglottis covers the trachea
- soft palate covers nasal palate
esophagus
passage for food; lies posterior to the larynx and trachea
main bronchi
enter the right and left lung
- resemble the trachea in structure
bronchi
- ## as bronchi tube divide and subdivide, their walls become thinner and rings of cartilage are no longer present
bronchioles
form the interface between the conducting portion and respiratory portions of the respiratory system
terminal bronchioles
the smallest air conducting bronchioles
respiratory bronchioles
the transitional zone in the respiratory system concerned with both air conduction and gas exchange
respiratory epithelium
lines the entire bronchial tree with ciliated, pseudostratified, columnar cells