Respiratory Lecture

Question 1

Functions of thorax

Answer 1

• Respiration - elastic & mobile
• Protects heart, lungs & abdominal organs
• Provides attachment for muscles of:
Thorax
Upper limb
Abdomen
Back

Question 2

FUNCTIONS - RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Answer 2

• Provides oxygen to blood, removes CO2
• Enables sound production via vocal chords
• Enables protective air movements such as
coughing and sneezing to keep air passages
clear
• Assists in abdominal compression during
micturition, childbirth, lifting heavy objects

Question 3

TRUNK CAVITIES

Answer 3

Thoracic
• circulatory system
• respiratory system
separated by diaphragm
Abdomino-Pelvic
• digestive system
• urinary system
• reproductive systems