Respiratory Flashcards
Movement of air into and out of the lungs
Respiration
Respiratory system has two divisions
Upper respiratory tract
Lower respiratory tract
What consist of upper respiratory tract
Nose
Pharynx
Larynx
What consist of lower respiratory tract
Trachea
Bronchi
Lungs
Nose is composed of what cartilage
Hyaline cartilage
External openings of nose
Nares/Nostril
Openings into pharynx
Choanae
Floor of nasal cavity, separating it from oral cavity
Hard palate
Bony ridges on each side of nasal cavity
Conchae
Reduce weight of skull, produce mucus, and influence the quality of voice
Paranasal sinus
Carry tears from eyes and open into nasal cavity
Nasolacrimal duct
Another term for throat
Pharynx
Common passageway for both respiratory and digestive system
Pharynx / Throat
It takes in air
Nasopharynx
It takes in foods, drink, and air
Oropharyx
Food and drink pass through
Laryngopharynx
The VOICE BOX
Larynx
What cartilage is Adam’s Apple
Thryroid cartilage
Located in anterior throat
Larynx / Voice box
Attached to hyoid bone
Thyroid Cartilage / Adam’s Apple