The Respiratory System - Lungs & Diaphragm Flashcards
1
Q
The right lung is divided into ____
A
three lobes
2
Q
The left lung is divided into ____
A
two lobes
3
Q
The left lung also has ____
A
notch in it to accommodate the heart
4
Q
The right lung accommodates the ____
A
liver
5
Q
Lungs are balloon-like organs that ____
A
inflate and deflate to continue normal breathing
6
Q
The lungs and the heart are protected by the ____
A
chest wall
7
Q
The diaphragm sits at the ____
A
bottom of the lungs
8
Q
Each breath is initiated by the coordinated movement of the diaphragm and the ____ and ____
A
- diaphragm
* internal and external intercostal muscles
9
Q
Where are the internal and external intercostal muscles located?
A
between the ribs
