Respiratory Anatomy

Question 1

Point of division between upper and lower respitory

Answer 1

Larynx

Question 2

Functions of Respiratory Tract

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Upper Respiratory System Components

Answer 3

Nasal Cavity, Pharynx and Larynx

Question 4

Nasal cavity functions and components

Answer 4

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)

Question 5

Pharynx Function and Components

Answer 5

Pathway for air. Nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx

Question 6

Larynx Functions

Answer 6

Sphincter (prevents food going down wrong way) and phonation

Question 7

Trachea Spacing

Answer 7

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)

Question 8

Sign of bronchial cancer

Answer 8

Division between right and left bronchi isn’t clear

Question 9

Thorax Compoenets

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Thorax Functions

Answer 10

Respiration (breathing) and protection

Question 11

Thoracic Vertebrae Bodies Outline

Answer 11

Heart shaped. Facets for head of ribs

Question 12

Vertebral Canal

Answer 12

Protects and supports spinal chord, round