Respiratory System

Question 1

Sternum, ribs, costal cartilage, and thoracic vertebrae.

Answer 1

Thoracic Cage

Question 2

Upper seven pair. Attach directly to sternum.

Answer 2

True ribs

Question 3

Attach indirectly to the sternum via the costal cartilage of the 7th rib.

Answer 3

False Ribs

Question 4

Have no anterior attachment.

Answer 4

Floating ribs

Question 5

Air flows from a ______ pressure, to a ______ pressure.

Answer 5

Higher, Lower

Question 6

The air pressure inside the lungs is the same as the atmosphere.

Answer 6

Right before inspiration

Question 7

For inspiration, the thoracic cavity must _____ its air pressure.

Answer 7

Decrease

Question 8

Diaphragm and external intercostal are the prime movers.

Answer 8

Quiet Inspiration

Question 9

Muscle that pull the ribs up are also called into action.

Answer 9

Deep Inspiration

Question 10

Muscles that stabilize and/or elevate the shoulder girdle, elevate the ribs.

Answer 10

Forced Inspiration

Question 11

Separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

Answer 11

Diaphragm

Question 12

Run inferior and medically

Answer 12

External Intercostals

Question 13

Run superiorly and medially

Answer 13

Internal Intercostals

Question 14

Can pull on the sternum to elevate the ribs.

Answer 14

SCM (Sternocleidomastoid)

Question 15

Most efficient method, requires least energy.

Answer 15

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Question 16

Requires greater effort and is less efficient.

Answer 16

Chest Breathing