Pulmonary Anatomy PPT I Flashcards

First PPT of Pulmonary Anatomy

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In which bronchial level does gas exchange occur?

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Level 17

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What percentage of the adult complement of alveoli does a newborn’s lung have?

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6-15%

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At what age is full complement of alveoli is develop?

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about 2 years after birth

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Complement alveoli microvascular development continues between what age?

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2-5 years after birth

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The nasal cavity lateral wall have projections called?

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Conchae

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Conchae Functions

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  • Increase surface area
  • Increase turbulance within the nasal cavity
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The nasal cavity is separated from the oral cavity by:

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The palate

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Palate is further divide to:

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  1. Anterior hard palate (bone)
  2. Posterior soft palate (muscle)
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The Pharynx?

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Muscular passage from the nasal cavity to the larynx

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Three regions of the Pharynx:

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  1. Nasopharynx (superior region behind the nasal cavity)
  2. Oropharynx ( middle region behind mouth)
  3. Laryngopharynx ( inferior region attached to larynx)
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11
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The oropharynx and Laryngopharynx are comomon passage for:

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Air and Food

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Tonsils of the Pharynx

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  1. Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids) in the nasopharynx
  2. Palatine tonsils in the oropharynx
  3. Lingual tonsils at the base of the tongue
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13
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The lungs:

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  • Occupy most the thoracic cavity
  • Apex is near the clavicle (superior portion)
  • Each lung is divided into lobes by fissures
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14
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How many lobes are in the Right and Left lung?

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  • Right lung 3 lobes
  • Left lung 2 lobes
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Covering of the Lungs:

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  • Pulmonary (visceral) pleura covers the lung surface
  • Parietal pleura lines the walls of the thoracic cavity
  • Pleural fluid fills the area between layers of pleura to allow gliding
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16
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Respiratory Tree Divisions:

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  • Primary bronchi
  • Secondary bronchi
  • Tertiary bronchi
  • Bronchioli
  • Terminal bronchioli
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17
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How many division are in the Airway?

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24 divisions

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18
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How many bronchioles division are in the Airway?

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1-23 divisions

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Muscles involved in Inspiration:

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  1. Diaphragm
  2. External intercostals
  3. Sternocleidomastoid
  4. Scalenes
  5. Pectoralis minor
  6. Serratus posterior superior
  7. Erector spinae
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Muscles involved in Quiet breathing?

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  • Diaphragm
  • External Intercostals
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Muscles involved in Forced Inspiration:

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  1. Sternoclediomastoid
  2. Scalenes
  3. Pectoralis minor
  4. Serratus posterior superior
  5. Erector spinae
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Muscles involved in Forced Expiration:

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  1. Internal Intercostals
  2. Abdominal muscles
  3. Transversuss thoracis
  4. Serratus posterior inferior
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23
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During Inspiration:

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  • Diaphragm and Intercostal muscle contract
  • Thoracic cavity increases
  • External air is pulled into the lungs
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24
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During full Inspiration the diaphragm moves:

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inferiorly during contraction

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During Expiration the diapragm moves:
Superiorly as it relaxes
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Explain Expiration cycle:
* Passive process dependent up on natural lung elasticity * Air is pushed out the lungs * Forced expiration occur
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Normal pressure within the pleural space is always:
Negative ( intrapleural pressure)
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Differences in lung and pleural space pressures keep lungs from:
Collapsing
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What is the relationship between the pleural sac and the lung?
Respiratory system
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Dalton's Law
* The total pressure of a mixture of gases is the sum of the pressure of the individual gases
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Gases, singly or in a mixture, move from areas of:
Higher pressure to areas of lower concentration
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Boyle's Law
If the volume of a container of gas changes, the pressure of the gas will change in an **inverse manner**
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Partial pressure gas formula
Pgas = Patm x % of gas in atmosphere
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Nitrogen % in Air
78%
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Oxygen % in Air
21%
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CO2 % in Air
0.033%
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Nitrogen Pgas in dry 25 deg C at 760 mmHg
593 mmHg
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Oxygen Pgas in dry 25 deg C at 760 mmHg
160 mmHg
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CO2 Pgas in dry 25 deg C at 760 mmHg
0.25 mmHg
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Water vapor Pgas in dry 25 deg C at 760 mmHg
0 mmHg
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Mention the four lung volumes:
1. Tidal volume (TV) 2. Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) 3. Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) 4. Residual volume (RV)
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Lung capacities components:
1. FRC 2. Vital capacity 3. Total lung capacity 4. Inspiratory capacity
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FRC is composed of:
ERV + RV
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Vital capacity is composed of:
IRV + TV + ERV
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Total lung capacity is made of:
TV + IRV + ERV + RV
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Inspiratory capacity is made of:
TV + IRV
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Lungs with high complaince
Strech easily
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Lungs with low complaince
* Requires more force * Restrictive lung disease
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What's Restrictive lung disease?
Inadequate surfactant production
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What's Lung compliance?
Change in lung volume for each unit change in transpulmonary pressure
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What is Transpulmonary Pressure?
Difference in pressure between alveolar pressure and pleural pressure
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What are the two compliance curve Phases of Respiration?
1. Inspiratory compliance curve 2. Expiratory compliance curve
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The compliance diagram of lungs shows:
Capacity of the lung to "adapt" to small changes of transpulmonary pressure
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Compliance of lungs occurs due to:
Elastic forces A & B
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**Elastic forces A** are composed of:
Elastin + Collagen fibers
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Elastic forces B:
Provided by surfactant
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Surfactant is present inside the walls of:
Alveoli
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Pulmonary Surfactant:
- **Synthesized by type II alveolar cells** - Decreases surface tension - Prevents bacterial invasion - Cleans alveoli surface
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Pulmonary surfactant prevent alveolar collapse during:
Expiration
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Pulmonary surfactan consist of:
* Hypophase (protein) * Phospholipid (dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine) * Calcium ions
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Laplaces Law Formula:
| * **High Radius = low pressure to collapse**
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Smaller alveoli have a greater tendency to
collapse
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How much fresh air is the **Dead Space** filled with?
150 mL
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How much air leaves the alveoli during the first exhalation?
350 mL
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Total pulmonary ventilation formula:
(Ventilation rate) x (Tidal volume)
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Local control of Arterioles and Bronchioles Table
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Most CO2 in the blood is transported as:
Bicarbonate ions in the plama
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What are the two circulations in the Lungs?
1. Pulmonary circulation 2. Bronchial circulation
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Pulmonary circulation:
* Arises from RV * Receives 100% of blood flow * In series with systemic circulation * Receives 100% of CO ( 3.5 L/min/m2)
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Surface area of gas exchange is:
50-100 m2
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Bronchial Circulation:
* Arises from the Aorta * Part of systemic circulation * Receives ~ 2% of LV output
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What's the MEAN of Pulmonary Artery?
15
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What's the MEAN of sytemic artery?
100
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Which lung zone occurs major ventilation?
Zone 3
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How many zones are in the lung?
3
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In healthy people there is
No zone 1
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Lung Zone 1
PA > Pa > Pv ## Footnote Pa = arterial, PA = Alveolar, PV = Venous
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Lung Zone 2:
Pa > PA > Pv ## Footnote Pa = arterial, PA = Alveolar, PV = Venous
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Lung Zone 3:
Pa > Pv > PA ## Footnote Pa = arterial, PA = Alveolar, PV = Venous
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General hypoxemia (high altitude or hypoventilation) can cause:
Extensive pulmonary artery vasoconstriction
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The Respiratory Center is composed of neurons located bilaterally in:
* Medulla Oblangota * PONS
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Respiratory Center is divided in 3 major groups:
1. Dorsal respiratory 2. Ventral respiratory 3. Pneumotaxic center
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Dorsal respiratory group (medulla) is responsible for:
Inspiration
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Ventral respiratory group (medulla) is responsible for:
Expiration & Inspiration
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Pneumotaxic respiratory group (PONS) is responsible for:
Rate & pattern of breathing
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What's the most fundamental role in ventilation control?
Rate & Pattern of breathing
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In Chemoreceptors (CTZ) Oxygen is a large reservoir attached to:
Hemoglobin
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Chemoreceptors are more sensitive to changes in:
Pco2 ( sense through pH changes)
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Chemoreceptors Ventilation is adjusted to maintain:
Arterial PCo2 of 40 mmHg
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Chemoreceptor (CTZ) are located:
* Through the body * In the Brain and Arteries
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Activity of respiratory muscle is transmitted to the brain by:
The phrenic and intercostal nerves
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**Neural centers** that control rate and depth are located in:
The medulla
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The PONS appears to smooth out:
Respiratory rate
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Normal Respiratory Rate (eupnea) is:
12-15 bpm
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What is Hypernia?
Increase of respiratory rate due to oxygen needs
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Factors that influence the Respiratory rate and Depth:
1. Level of Co2 2. Increase Co2 3. Chemical factors
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# [](http://) Change in Oxygen concentration in the blood are detected by:
* **Chemoreceptors** * In the aorta and carotid artery
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Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders are a broad spectrum of pathologies characterized by:
* Decrease FEV1/ FVC with normal FVC
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Spirometry Volume loops graphic
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Bronchospasm symptoms:
- Chest tightness - Tachypnea - Tachycardia - Wheezing - Dyspnea - Cough - Thick, tenacious sputum - Prolonged expiratory phase - Used of accessory muscles - Intercostal & supraclavicular retractions - Pulsus paradoxus - Silent chest - Agitation - Confusion - Somnolence - Cyanosis
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CODP is classified as:
* Chronic bronchitis (histology) * Pulmonary emphysema (Clinically)
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Chronic Bronchitis Anatomic Pathology:
- Increase size & number of mucous glands in airway mucosa - Mucus accumulation & airway obstruction - Decrease small airway diameter
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Chronic Bronchitis Pathology:
- Bronchospasm - Airway inflammation - Abundant secretions - Recurrent infections - Cigarette smoking - Environmental contamination
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Pure Emphysema features:
- Rarely infectious - Minimal secretions - Increased V/Q mismatch - Smoking - Pulmonary cripple - Irreversible
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Emphysema Pathology
* Destructive loss of alveolar walls within the acinus * Without accompanying fibrosis
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Other causes of COPD:
- Marphan syndrome - HIV - Malnutrition - Bullous sarcoidosis - Salla disease - Meckel syndrome
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA):
- **Intermittent cessation of airflow** at the nose and mouth during sleep - **Apneas of at least 10 seconds duration** - Most cases apneas last 20-30 sec - Can last 2-3 min - Is a leading cause of daytime sleepiness - Contributes to CVS disorders - 2% in middle-aged women - 4% in middle-aged men
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Sleep apneas are divided into:
1. Central sleep apnea 2. Obstructive sleep apnea
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Central sleep apnea:
Neutral drive to all respiratory muscle is abolished
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Pathogenesis of OSA:
- Occlusion of the oropharyngeal airway - Results in progressive asphyxia - Brief arousal from sleep - The patient returns to sleep and the process is repeated up to 300-400 /night - Sleep becomes fragmented
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Mallanpati Class I
Complete visualization of soft palate
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Mallanpati class II
Complete visualization of the Uvula
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Mallanpati Class III
Visualization of only the base of the Uvula
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Mallanpati Class IV
Soft palate is not visible