Trachea and onwards - anatomy of the respiratory system Flashcards
respiratory organs in thoracic cavity
1
Q
where does the trachea branch
A
into the left and right bronchus
2
Q
after the trachea branches into the bronchi, what is formed
A
bronchial trees
3
Q
how many times do the air passageways in the lung branch around to form bronchial trees
A
around 23 times
4
Q
what is found at the tip of the bronchial trees
A
conducting structures
5
Q
what do conducting structures lead into
A
respiratory structures
