Respiratory System Flashcards
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Pleural sac
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Pleura and pleural cavity that enclose each side
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Pleura
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- Visceral: mesothelium lining surfaces of lungs
- Parietal: lines internal thoracic cavity and adheres to body wall by endothoracic fascia
A. Parts:- Costal
- Mediastinal
- Diaphragmatic
- Cervical (cupula)
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Suprapleural membrane (Sibson fascia)
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Fibrous extension of endothoracic fascia
- Reinforces cervical pleura
- Attaches rib 1 and transverse process C7
- Fxn: provide rigidity to superior thoracic aperture and prevents distortion w/ breathing
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Pleura reflections
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Abrupt lines where parts of pleura transition
1. Ex: costodiaphragmatic
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Pleural cavity
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Space between parietal and visceral pleura
1. Thin layer serous fluid
A. Keeps lungs in contact w/ wall
B. Lubrication
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Lung gross anatomy
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- Apex: superior peak, superior to 1st rib and into neck
- Base: inferior, rests on diaphragm
- Lobes: divisions created by fissures
A. Right: oblique and horizontal fissures -> 3 lobes- Superior
- Middle
- Inferior
B. Left: oblique fissure -> 2 lobes - Superior
- Inferior
- Surfaces
A. Costal
B. Diaphragmatic: concavity deeper right than left
C. Mediastinal: contain hilum of lungs - Impressions:
A. Right- Esophagus
- Azygos arch
- Superior vena cava
- Cardiac (shallow)
B. Left - Descending aorta
- Aortic arch
- Ascending aorta
- Cardiac
- Borders
A. Anterior: sharp edge where costal and mediastinal surfaces meet anterior
B. Right anterior: straight
C. Left anterior: indented by cardiac notch -> lingula
D. Posterior: rounded edge where costal and mediastinal meet posterior
E. Inferior: sharp edges between diaphragmatic, costal, and mediastinal surfaces
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Bronchopulmonary segment
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- Lung supplied by segmental bronchus and accompanying pulmonary artery branch
- Pulmonary vein tributaries pass intersegmentally
- Smallest functionally independent region that can be removed that can be removed w/o affecting other areas
- Right: 10
- Left: 8 or 9
8
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Tracheobronchial tree gross anatomy
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- Trachea
- Main bronchi
- Lobular (secondary) bronchi
- Segmental (tertiary) bronchi
- Bronchioles
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Trachea
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- Begins inferior to larynx, anterior esophagus, ends sternal angle
- C-shaped hyaline cartilage = support
- Trachealis muscle: posterior wall, connects rings, limited constriction
- Carina: cartilage ridge demarcates split into main bronchi
A. T4 level
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Main bronchi
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- Pass inferolaterally to lungs at hilum
- C-shaped hyaline cartilage
- Right: wider, more vertical
- Left: passes inferior aortic arch and anterior thoracic aorta
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Lobular bronchi
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Branches named for corresponding lobes
- Right: superior, middle, inferior
- Left: superior and inferior
12
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Segmental bronchi
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Supply corresponding segments
- Right = 10
- Left = 8-10
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Bronchioles
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Lack cartilage in walls 1. Conducting: 20-25 generations of branches A. End w/ terminal bronchioles B. Transport air C. No glands or alveoli 2. Respiratory: from terminal bronchiole A. Scattered alveoli in walls B. Start respiratory zone 3. Alveolar ducts arise from bronchioles -> alveolar sacs
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Pulmonary circulation
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- Arteries: deoxygenated blood to lungs
2. Veins: oxygenated blood to heart
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Bronchial circulation
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- Arteries from aorta and/or posterior intercostals
A. Oxygen and nutrients to lung tissue - Veins: drain only proximal parts of lungs
A. Rest drained by pulmonary veins
B. Right -> azygos vein
C. Left -> accessory hemiazygos or left superior intercostal vein