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Gross anatomy
study of organs and structures visible to the naked eye
which lung has 3 lobes?
right lung
Hilum
root of lung, where pulmonary vessels and bronchi enter each lung
what are the three main portions of the respiratory system
conducting portion, filtration portion, respiratory portion
major aspects of the conducting portion
nostrils, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
major aspects of the filtration portion
nostrils (hair and mucous), trachea and bronchi (mucous and cilia)
major aspects of the respiratory portion
respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, alveoli
pleura
membranes that cover the lungs and surrounding tissues
pleura functions
facilitate movement of lungs, enclose lungs and pleural cavity, reduce friction and create
negative pressure environment
visceral pleura
covers the lungs
parietal pleura
covers surfaces surrounding the lungs
pleural space
helps to pull open the lungs, normally empty except for a small amount of healthy fluid
what are the 3 main functions of the respiratory system (anatomical organization)
air conduction, air filtration, exchange of gases aka respiration
parts of the pharynx
nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
nasopharynx
connects to the nasal cavity
oropharynx
behind the oral cavity and in front of the epiglottis
laryngopharynx
both food and air pass through, where the pharynx, larynx and esophagus meet
eustachian tubes
connect the nasopharynx to each middle ear
nasal conchae
responsible for warming and moistening air
what is needed to avoid aspiration when swallowing