Ventilation and the mechanisms of breathing Flashcards
Define ventilation
the exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere so that gas exchange can occur in the alveoli
What is the role of ventilation?
-maintains blood gases and PH
-ventilation brings air from the atmosphere to the terminal bronchioles
-bring gas and blood into contact
-permits gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
What two things must match in order for efficent gas exchange?
ventilation and perfusion
What generates a total pressure gradient?
respiratory muscles
Name the four main respiratory muscles
-diaphragm
-intercostal muscles
-accessory muscles
-muscles of the abdominal wall
Name the intercostal muscles
-internal
-external
Name the accessory muscles
-scalenus
-sternocleidomastoid
-pectoralis major and minor
-trapezius
Name the muscles of the abdominal wall
-rectus abdominus
-external abdominis obliquus
-internal abdominus obliquus
-transversus abdominis
What is the structure of the diaphrgam?
-membranous domed shaped muscle
-composed of two muscles (hemidiaphragms) joined at the centre
-innervation from phrenic nerves
-surface area about 900cm2
What are some functions of the diaphragm?
-can shorten by 40%
-spend 45% of the day contracting
-unilateral paralysis causes little detriment and bilateral paralysis still consistenet with good ventilation
Where do you find the sternocleidomastoid muscles?
either side of the neck
where do you find your pectoralis major muscles?
chest
Where do you find your trapezius muscles?
top of your back
Where is the transverse abdominis located?
under the obliques, it is the deepest abdominal muscle and wraps around your spine for protection
Where is the internal abdominal oblique located?
under the external obliques running in opposite directions