S1 L3.1: Functional Anatomy of the Lungs Flashcards
Composed of 12 ribs, thoracic vertebrae and sternum
Thoracic Cage
T/F: Ribs are inclined superiorly
False
Inclined inferiorly
What are the inspiratory muscles?
Diaphragm, SCM,
& scalenes
What are the expiratory muscles?
Abdominal muscles, internal intercostals
AIRWAYS: Anatomical Division
Nose, nasopharynx, larynx
Upper Airway
AIRWAYS: Anatomical Division
In the conducting zone, which generation is devoid of alveoli?
1-16th Generation
AIRWAYS: Anatomical Division
In the conducting zone, that is the generation with large or central airways?
1st-9th Generation
AIRWAYS: Anatomical Division
In the conducting zone, which generations have smal or peripheral airways?
10-16th Generation
AIRWAYS: Anatomical Division
Which generation has alveolar structure?
17th-23rd Generation
Also known as the Respiratory Zone
Statement 1: The anatomical dead space is the part where airways are devoid of alveoli.
Statement 2: These areas include the upper airways and the conducting zone
a. TF
b. FT
c. TT
d. FF
c. TT
No respiration occurs here
AIRWAYS: Histology
With mucosa and smooth muscle, no cartilage
Small or peripheral airways <1mm in diameter
Bronchioles
AIRWAYS: Histology
With mucosa, smooth
muscles, cartilage
Large or central airways >1mm in diameter
Bronchus
Lung Parenchyma
Structures distal to the terminal bronchioles
Respiratory Unit
Lung Parenchyma
Respiratory Organization
Respiratory unit → [?] → segments → [?] → lungs
Respiratory unit → Lobules → segments → Lobes → lungs
Blood Supply
Statement 1: The respiratory unit is supplied by the bronchial arteries
Statement 2: The conducting zone is supplied by pulmonary arteries
a. TF
b. FT
c. TT
d. FF
d. FF
Respiratory Unit: Pulmonary Arteries
Conducting Zone: Bronchial Arteries
Epithelial cells that line the peripheral gas exchange region of the lungs.
Pneumocytes
Comprise only 4% of the alveolar surface area but constitute 60% of alveolar epithelial cells and 10-15% of all lung cells
a. Type I (Flat) Pneumocyte
b. Type II (Cuboidal) Pneumocyte
b. Type II (Cuboidal) Pneumocyte
These cover more than 97% of the alveolar surface.
a. Type I (Flat) Pneumocyte
b. Type II (Cuboidal) Pneumocyte
a. Type I (Flat) Pneumocyte
Modulate the fluid composition surrounding the alveolar epithelium
a. Type I (Flat) Pneumocyte
b. Type II (Cuboidal) Pneumocyte
b. Type II (Cuboidal) Pneumocyte
Store lung surfactant intracellularly in organelles known as lamellar bodies
a. Type I (Flat) Pneumocyte
b. Type II (Cuboidal) Pneumocyte
b. Type II (Cuboidal) Pneumocyte
Complex branched cells with multiple cytoplasmic plates that represent the gas exchange surface in the alveolus of the lung
a. Type I (Flat) Pneumocyte
b. Type II (Cuboidal) Pneumocyte
a. Type I (Flat) Pneumocyte
Important Landmarks
Lung Apex
Protrudes 3-4 cm above the first rib anteriorly; same level posteriorly
Important Landmarks
Oblique Fissure
4th thoracic vertebra posteriorly to 6th chondrosternal junction; follows slope of 4th rib crossing the 5th rib.
Important Landmarks
Horizontal Fissure
4th rib parasternally extending laterally to meet the oblique fissure
Important Landmarks
Trachea
From C6 to T6-T7
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Maximum amount of air that can be inhaled from the end of a tidal volume
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Volume of air remaining in the lungs at the end of maximum expiration
d. Residual Volume (RV)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
The maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal tidal volume inspiration
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Volume of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a TV expiration
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Volume of air that can be exhaled from the lungs after a maximum inspiration
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Volume of air in the lungs after a maximum inspiration
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Volume of air inspired and expired during normal quiet breathing
a. Tidal Volume
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled from the resting expiratory level
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
The elastic force of the chest wall is exactly balanced by the elastic force of the lungs
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
TLC=IRV+TV+ERV+RV
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Volumes and Ventilation
a. Tidal Volume
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
c. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
d. Residual Volume (RV)
e. Vital Capacity (VC)
d. Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
f. Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
g. Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
3000 cc
b. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)