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Respiratory Anatomy Flashcards

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functions of the respiratory system

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  • supply o2, dispose of co2
  • vocalization
  • olfaction
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respiration equation

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> ATP + 6CO2 + 6H2O

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4 processes of respiration

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  1. pulmonary ventilation
  2. external respiration
  3. transportation of respiratory gases
  4. internal respiration
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pulmonary ventilation (respiratory system)

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(breathing) inspiration + expiration
- air moving in and out of the lungs

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external respiration (respiratory system)

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  • o2 diffuses from the lungs into the blood
  • co2 diffuses from the blood into the lungs
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transportation of respiratory gases (cardiovascular system)

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completed by the cardiovascular system - blood is the vehicle

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internal respiration (cardiovascular system)

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  • o2 diffuses from blood into the tissue cells
  • co2 diffuses from the tissue cells into the blood
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major organs of respiratory system

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Nose, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi + Branches
Lungs + Alveoli
- not formally included, but essential: diaphragm + intercostal muscles

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upper respiratory system organs

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Nose -> Larynx

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lower respiratory system organs

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Larynx -> Alveoli

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upper respiratory system

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  • part of the conducting zone
  • fairly rigid conduits down to the microscopic sites of gas exchange
  • functions to warm, humidify, and filter air (preparing air to be exchanged)
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functions of the nose

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Provides an airway
Moistens and warms entering air
Filters/cleans entering air
Serves as a resonating chamber for speech
Houses olfactory receptors

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Two Regions of the nose

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1- External Nose and 2 -Nasal Cavity
- External nose is nasal, frontal, maxillary bones + hyaline cartilage
- Nasal cavity is within and posterior to the external nose – divided by nasal septum
- Roof formed by the ethmoid and sphenoid bones; floor formed by hard and soft palates

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olfactory mucosa

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contains olfactory epithelium with smell receptors

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respiratory mucosa

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lines the remainder of the nasal cavity
- Pseudostratified, ciliated, columnar epithelium
- Mucus and serous secretions contain lysozyme and defensins
- Inspired air is warmed by plexuses of capillaries and veins
- A rich supply of sensory nerve endings will trigger a sneeze upon contact with irritants

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cilia

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within respiratory mucosa
- move contaminated mucus posteriorly to the throat for swallowing/digestion
- slowed by cold temperatures and harmed by smoking

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nasal conchae

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  • 3 conchae protrude medially from each lateral wall of the cavity - superior, middle, and inferior
  • Covered in mucosa
  • Increase mucosal surface area and turbulence for enhanced warming/filtering
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nasal meatus

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the groove inferior to each concha

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inhalation

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air is filtered, warmed, moistened

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exhalation

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heat and moisture are reclaimed

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paranasal sinuses

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form ring around nasal cavity
- located in frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid, and maxillary bones

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paranasal sinus functions

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  • lighten the skull
  • give resonance to the voice
  • produce mucus/warm and moisten the air
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pharynx

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muscular tube from the base of the skull
- called the throat
- connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus
- composed of skeletal muscle

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three regions of the pharynx

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  • nasopharynx
  • oropharynx
  • laryngopharynx
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nasopharynx

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passageway for air posterior to the nasal cavity
- lined by pseudostratified columnar epithelium
- soft palate and uvula close it during swallowing
- posterior wall contains pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids)

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pharyngotympanic tubes

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within the nasophaynx - drain the middle ear cavities and allow middle ear pressre to equalize with atmospheric pressure
- protected by tubal tonsils

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orophayrnx

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passageway for food and air
- lined by protective stratified squamous epithelium
- paired palatine tonsils are embedded in lateral walls
- lingual tonsil exists on posterior surface of tongue
- soft palate -> epiglottis

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laryngopharynx

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  • passageway for food and air
  • lined by stratified squamous epithelium
  • posterior to the upright epiglottis/larynx, extends to the inferior edge of the cricoid cartilage
  • continuous with esophagus
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larynx

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  • voice box
  • attaches to hyoid bone + extends from c3-c6
  • continuous with trachea
  • arrangement of 9 cartilages connected by membranes/ligaments
  • all cartilage is hyaline (except epiglottis)
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larynx 3 functions

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  • provides a patent airway
  • routes air and food into the proper channels
  • produces sound/vocalization - houses vocal folds
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thyroid cartilage (larynx)

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large, shaped like a shield
- laryngeal prominence = adam’s apple
- secondary to secretion of sex hormes during puberty, it’s larger in males

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cricoid cartilage (larynx)

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ring shaped
- 3 small, paired cartilages form posterior and lateral walls
- arytenoid, cuneiform, corniculate

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epiglottis (larynx)

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flexible, spoon shaped, elastic cartilage
- covers the laryngeal inlet during swallowing

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cough reflex (larynx)

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triggered by anything other than air entering the airway

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vocal ligaments (larynx)

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deep to the laryngeal mucosa, attach arytenoid cartilages to the thyroid cartilage, form the core of the vocal folds

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vocal folds (larynx)

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true vocal cords
- vibrate to produce sound as air rushes up
- lack blood vessels and appear pearly white
- glottis: the opening between the vocal folds

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vestibular folds (larynx)

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false vocal cords
- lie superiorly to the vocal cords
- play no part in sound production
- assist in closing the glottis during swallowing

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speech

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intermittent release of expired air while opening and closing the glottis

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vocal pitch

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determined by the length and tension of the vocal cords
- as the layrnx grows, the vocal fold become thicker and longer - the voice deepens

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volume

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determined by force of air - no vibration with a whisper

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vocal quality

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determined by the resonating chambers og the pharynx and the oral, nasal, and sinus cavities

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enunciation

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determined by the activity of the muscles of the pharynx, tongue, soft palate, and lips

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sphincter function

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vocal folds can act as a sphincter to prevent air passage during the valsalva maneuver

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trachea

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  • windpipe
  • extends from layrnx down to mediastinum
  • 3 layers
  • flexible enough to move inferiorly and stretch during inspiration and recoil during exhalation; cartilage rings prevent collapse
  • posterior surface of tracheal rings are connected by smooth muscle trachealis - allows esophagus to expand when food is swallowed
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3 layers of trachea

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mucosa, submucosa, adventitia

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mucosa

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ciliated, psuedostratified epithelium with goblet cells

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submucosa

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connective tissue with seromucous glands

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adventitia

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connective tissue, encases 16-20 c-shaped hyaline cartilage rings

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carina

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projects posteriorly from the inner surface of the last tracheal cartilage, marks the point where the trachea branches into the 2 main bronchi

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heimlich maneuver

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  • in response to obstructed trachea
  • only to be used on conscious adults who can’t speak, breathe, or cough
  • exerts pressure on diaphragm to compress lungs and and force air out of the airway
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bronchial tree

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pattern of air passageways in the lungs that branch ~23 times

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bronchi

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  • trachea divides into right and left main bronchi at about T7
  • main bronchi plunge into hilum of each lung
  • right main bronchi is wider, shorter, and more vertical than the left
  • inside the lung, each main bronchi divides into lobar or secondary bronchi
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lobar bronch

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divide into segmental or tertiary bronchi

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bronchioles

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bronchi less the 1 mm in diameter

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terminal bronchioles

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smallest bronchioles, less than .5mm in diameter

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respiratory zone

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defined by the presence of thin-walled air sacs called alveoli; begins when the terminal bronchioles feed into respiratory bronchioles
Respiratory Bronchioles -> Alveolar Ducts -> Alveolar Sacs -> Alveoli

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alveoli

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provide tremendous surface area for gas exchange
- ~300 million alveoli make up most of the volume of each lung
- external surfaces of the alveoli are densely covered with pulmonary capillaries

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respiratory membrane

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alveolar and capillary walls + their fused basement membranes
- only about .5μm thick - gases are exchanged by simple diffusion

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type I alveolar cells

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a single layer of squamous epithelial cells that make up alveolar walls
- 15x thinner than tissue paper

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type II alveolar cells

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scattered, cuboidal cells that secrete surfactant and antimicrobial proteins

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surfactant

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fluid that contains a detergent-like substance; coats the gas-exposed alveolar surfaces

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alveolar macrophages

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crawl freely along the internal alveolar surfaces consuming bacteria, dust, and other debris

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surroundings of alveoli

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fine, elastic fibers and pulmonary capillaries

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alveolar pores

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openings that connect adjacent alveoli
- equalize air pressure throughout the lung
- allow for re-routing in the event of collapsed/diseased alveoli
– aged and dead macrophages get swept up in the ciliary current and carried to the pharynx (abt 2mil/hour)

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lungs position

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outside of the mediastinum, the lungs fill the thoracic cavity
- cling tightly to the thoracic wall - they passively expand and recoil in response to changes in the volume of the thoracic cavity

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apex

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lung’s superior tip, deep to the clavicle

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base

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lungs inferior surface, rests on the diaphragm

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hilum

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on the mediastinal surface; site of entry/exit of blood vessels, bronchi, lymphatic vessels, and nerves

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left lung

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two lobes, smaller than the right
- cardiac notch: the concavity/impression of the heart
- oblique fissure: separates the superior/inferior lobes

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right lung

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3 lobes, larger than the left
- horizontal fissure: separates superior and middle lobes
- oblique fissure: separates the middle and inferior lobes

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pleurae

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thin, double layered serosa (parietal/visceral)

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parietal pleura

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lines the thoracic wall, superior surface of the diaphragm, around the heart, and between the lungs

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visceral pleura

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lines the external surface of the lungs

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pleural cavity

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slit-like space between the parietal and visceral pleurae

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pleural fluid

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produced by the pleurae, fills the cavity
- provides both lubrication and surface tension

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pleurisy

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inflammation of the pleurae - causes increased friction
- typically results from pneumonia
- symptom: stabbing pain with each breath
- as disease progresses, extra fluid is produced - friction and pain are reduced, but pressure is exerted on the lungs

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pleural effusion

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fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, can sometimes be drained

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