The lower respiratory Flashcards
The anterior tube, inferior to the larynx is the:
Trachea and trachealis muscle
What is this part of the trachea?
carina
What are the two tubes that branch from the trachea?
Primary Bronchus
Bronchi that split from the primary:
Secondary Bronchus
What are these?
Tertiary Bronchi
Part of the lung that sits on the diaphragm is known as:
The base
What is the highlighted region?
Apex of lungs
What is the anterior surface of the lungs (facing the ribs)?
Costal Surface
Surface of lungs that faces the mediastinum/midline:
Mediastinal surface
Area that blood vessels and bronchial tubes enter the lungs is known as:
Hilum
Term for the blood vessels and bronchial tubes that enter the lungs:
Root
Right lung is made of:
3 lobes:
- Superior Lobe
- Middle Lobe
- Inferior Lobe
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The left lug is made of:
Two lobes:
- Superior Lobe
- Inferior Lobe
The highlighted area is known as:
Superior Lobes
What area is highlighted?
Horizontal Fissure
What area is highlighted?
Oblique Fissure
This area that is unique to the left lung is known as:
Cardiac Notch
What is tidal volume?
Amount of air that is breathed normally
What is the inspiratory reserve?
Amount of air possible to additionally breathe in with normal inspiration.
What is the expiratory reserve?
Total amount of air that can be additionally breathed out on top of normal expiration.
What is residual volume?
Amount of air that always remains in the lungs to maintain shape.
What is vital capacity?
All the air that you can breathe in/out
What is total lung capacity?
All of the air in the lungs.
