2.02 - Respiration - Muscles & Pressure Flashcards
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What is the Plural Linkage?
Two layers of tissues that encompass lungs
What does the Pleura connect to?
(2)
Ribs
Diphragm
The diaphragm pulls ______ slightly when it contracts.
Forward
What is the Phrenic Nerve formed by?
Nerves C3-C5
The right Phrenic Nerve goes __________.
In front of the lungs
The Left Phrenic Nerve goes ___________.
Behind the heart
Why does the Phrenic nerve have two distinct pathways?
To assure that the diaphragm works even when there is a spinal injury that prevents the ribs from working
What holds the two pleural layers together? What does this do?
Surfacant
It connects the layers yet allows the layers to move freely without friction
What are the two forces the balance lung pressure?
The force on the pulmonary apparatus to collapse
The force of the chest wall to expand
What is the Visceral Pleura?
The pleura that encases the lungs
What is the Parietal Pleura?
The pleura that lines the inner aspect of the rib cage
What is the Pulmonary Space? What sort of pressure does it use?
The narrow, fluid lined space linking the visceral & parietal pleurae
The linkage is held by negative pressure and reduced surface tension
What is Pleural Coupling?
How the pleuras are held together via negative pressure and surface tension
What does REL stand for?
Resting Expiratory Level
What is REL?
(2)
Resting Expiratory Level
When the recoil forces of the lung tissues are equivalent to the recoil forces of the rib cage
What is Alveolar Pressure?
The pressure INSIDE the lungs
Alveolar Pressure is relative to ___________.
Atmospheric Pressure
How do you abbreviate Alveolar Pressure?
Palv
What is Pleural Pressure?
The Pressure between the two plurae
Where is Pleural Pressure located?
In the pulmonary space
How do you abreviate Pleural Pressure?
Ppl
What is Abdominal Pressure?
The pressure within the abdomen
How do you abbreviate Abdominal Pressure?
Pabd
What happens when there is extra air between the pleura?
It prevents the lungs from expanding
















