Anatomy respiration
16 important questions on Anatomy respiration
The respiratory system is divided into two parts. What are these?
- Upper respiratory system: above the larynx (glottis)
- Lower respiratory system: below the larynx (glottis)
What does the respiratory mucosa consist of?
- An epithelial layer
- An areolar layer called the lamina propria
What is the Waldeyer's ring? What does it consist of?
- Pharyngeal tonsil/adenoid
- Palatine tonsil
- Lingual tonsil
- (tonsilla tubaria)
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What is the description of thyroid cartilage?
- Forms anterior and lateral walls of larynx
- Anterior surface called laryngeal prominence, or Adam's apple
- Ligaments attach to hyoid bone, epiglottis, and laryngeal cartilages
What is the description of the cricoid cartilage?
- Forms posterior portion of larynx
- Ligaments attach to first tracheal cartilage
- Articulates with arytenoid cartilages
What does the arytenoid cartilage function in?
- Opening and closing of glottis
- Production of sound
What are the vocal chords?
What is the function of the intrinsic laryngeal muscles?
How are the intrinsic laryngeal muscles innervated?
What separates the left and right bronchi?
What is different between the left and right primary bronchus?
What is the function of the diaphragm during inhalation?
- Contraction draws air into the lungs
- 75% of normal air movement
What is the function of the external intercostal muscles?
- Assist during inhalation
- 25% of normal air movement
What is the function of the accessory muscles during inhalation?
What is the function of internal intercostal and transverse thoracic muscles during exhalation?
What is the function of abdominal muscles during exhalation?
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