Respiratory Flashcards
Upper respiratory organs-3
Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx
Lower organs-3
Trachea, primary bronchi, lungs
Hollow space behind nose
Nasal cavity
Divides the nose
Nasal septum
Bones that divide nasal cavity, supports mucus membrane
Nasal conchae
Functions of conchae-2
Increase surface area, mucus membrane warms air and traps particles
Spaces within the nose, reduces weight of skull
Paranasal sinuses
Throat, space behind oral cavity, between nasal cavity and larynx
Pharynx
Enlargement at top of trachea, conducts air in/out of trachea
Larynx
Produce sound, change shape of pharynx
True vocal folds
Do not produce sound, help close airway during swallowing
False vocal folds
Increase tension=???
Higher pitch
Triangular slit that opens during breathing and talking, closes during swallowing
Glottis
Flaplike structure, allows air to enter larynx, prevents food from entering air passageways
Epiglottis
Your windpipe, flexible cylinder, extends down in front of esophagus
Trachea