The Anotomy Of The Lumgs Flashcards

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trachea

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Small tubes that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli.

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bronchi

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The tube through which air travels from the mouth and nose to the lungs. Also known as the windpipe.

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bronchioles

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Tiny air sacs arranged in clusters throughout the lungs. They provide a large surface area for gas exchange to take place.

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alveoli

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A pair of organs through which air is moved in and out when we breathe.

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lungs

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The bones that protect the organs in the chest.

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intercostal muscles

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The two tubes that lead from the trachea into the lungs.

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diaphragm

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A dome-shaped

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flat muscle that sits underneath the ribcage. It contracts and relaxes to cause the movement of air into and out of the lungs.

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ribs

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Muscles found between the ribs. They contract and relax to help move air into and out of the lungs.