respiratory organs Flashcards

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1
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frontal sinus

A

glabellar sinuses

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2
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superior/middle/inferior nasal concha

A

obvious

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3
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pharynx

A

behind nose/tongue/larynx

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4
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larynx

A

upper trachea (in front of pharynx)

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5
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thyroid cartilage

A

cartilage on front of larynx

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6
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laryngeal prominence (superior thyroid notch)

A

(adam’s apple) middle process of thyroid cartilage

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7
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thyrohyoid membrane

A

membrane between thyroid cartilage and hyoid bone

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8
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cricoid cartilage

A

cartilage band on top of tracheal bands

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9
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cricothyroid ligament

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membrane between thyroid cartilage and cricoid cartilage band

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10
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hard/soft palate

A

roof of mouth, very back of roof of mouth

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11
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trachea

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below larynx, path to lungs

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12
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tracheal cartilage

A

cartilage bands on trachea

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13
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R/L primary bronchus

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tube from trachea to lungs, Left is shorter (heart)

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14
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apex (lungs)

A

tip of lungs

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15
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oblique fissure (lungs)

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lower horizontal lines on lungs

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16
Q

horizontal fissure (lungs)

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middle line on right lung only

17
Q

superior/inferior lobes (lungs)

A

dictated by fissues, R lung has a middle lobe

18
Q

hilum (lungs)

A

airpod shaped external plate where bronchi/other structures enter and exit the lungs