respiratory system Flashcards
parts of the bronchial tree
trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
lobes of right lung
superior lobe, middle lobe, inferior lobe
lobes of left lung
superior lobe, inferior lobe
what is the name of the fissure that exists on both right and left lungs
oblique fissure
name of fissure which exists only on the right lung
horizontal fissure
which vessel(s) brings DO2 to the lungs
pulmonary arteries (2 left, 2 right)
pleura
layer of tissue covering lungs and inside of chest cavity. protects lungs
pulmonary arteries carry BLANK blood
DO2, deoxyginated
pulmonary veins carry BLANK blood
O2, oxyginated
pulmonary veins carry blood to BLANK
left atrium of heart
visceral pleura
pleura surrounding the lungs
parietal pleura
pleura right inside of chest cavity
pleural cavity
fluid filled space between the visceral and parietal pleura