r.s Flashcards
2 passage divided by septum
nose and nasal cavity
opening into nasal cavity
nostrils/nares
produces mucus
paranasal sinuses
drains tear from the eyes
nasolacrimal ducts
passage of air and food
serves both d.s and r.s
pharynx(throat)
behind the nose
breathe through the nose
nasopharynx
behind the mouth
makes saliva, keeps the moist
orapharynx
above the esophagus
passage way for food, water and air
laryngopharynx
voice box
sound production
larynx
support and protect vocal cord
help creates sound
thyroid
airway patency
opening and closing of vocal cords
cricoid
moves vocal folds allowong tension and relaxation
arytenoid
protects the r.s from entrance of food and foreign substance
epiglottis
support and patency
cough reflex
divided by carina
trachea (windpipe)
two large tubes
bronchi
small branches
brionchioles
distal end of brionchioles
where gas exchange occur
alveoli
major muscle of respiration
diaphragm
normal respiration
eupnea
dob
dyspnea
dob while lying down
orthopnea
absence of breathing
apnea
slow respiration
bradypnea
fast respiration
tachypnea
