Respiratory system: Anatomy Flashcards
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Function of Paranasal sinuses
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lightening of skull
resonance of voice
protection for the brain (crumble zone+ temperature)
–> they all communicate with each other
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Nasal Conchae
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Bone ridges in nasal cavities
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Which Bronchi have some form of cartilage and what are they?
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Primary: cartilage ring
Secondary+ tertiary: still cartilage ramaining, no ring
Bronchiloes: no cartilage
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Bronchopulmonary segments
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smallest individual unit in lung
lung segment supplied by one tertiary bronchus
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Diaphragm (position + nerve innervation)
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Postition: attached to margine cartilage (by muscles)
At expiratino at different leven than inspiration (6-10 rib)
Phrenic nerve: C3, C4, C5
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