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