Respiratory Anatomy Flashcards

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Point of division between upper and lower respitory

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Larynx

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2
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Functions of Respiratory Tract

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Conduction of air (warming, filtering and humidifying air) and external respiration (gas exchange)

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3
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Upper Respiratory System Components

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Nasal Cavity, Pharynx and Larynx

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4
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Nasal cavity functions and components

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Takes air into body from atmosphere. Vestibule (air entry point), conchae (boney structure (supports shape + increases surface area (faster heating)) and sinuses (vaities, heat air)

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Pharynx Function and Components

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Pathway for air. Nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx

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Larynx Functions

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Sphincter (prevents food going down wrong way) and phonation

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Trachea Spacing

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Begins at cricoid cartilage (C6) travels down body’s midline, divides at T4 (sternal angle, border with mediastinum) into right and left bronchi (left bigger then right). Palpate at suprasternal notch (T2, trachea bends out over ribs)

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8
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Sign of bronchial cancer

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Division between right and left bronchi isn’t clear

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9
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Thorax Compoenets

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Musculoskeletal wall, 12 thoracic vertebrae, ribs, costal cartilage and sternum

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Thorax Functions

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Respiration (breathing) and protection

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Thoracic Vertebrae Bodies Outline

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Heart shaped. Facets for head of ribs

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12
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Vertebral Canal

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Protects and supports spinal chord, round

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