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Chest anatomy, respiration

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What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?   Diaphragm  
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Which bony structure forms the anterior border of the mediastinum?   Sternum  
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What mediastinal structure consists of C-shaped cartilaginous rings?   Trachea  
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What area of the trachea divides into 2 lesser tubes?   Carina  
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Which primary bronchus is shorter and wider than the other?   Right  
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What is the name of the medial aspect of each lung where the primary bronchus enters?   Hilum  
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What is the name of the superior portion of each lung?   Apex  
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Which structures are at the terminal end of the respiratory system?   Alveoli  
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How many lobes are found in the right lung?   3  
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Which lung is shorter and broader than the other?   Right lung.  
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Why is one lung shorter than the other?   Because of the close proximity to the liver and heart.  
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What is the name of the area between the two pleural cavities?   Mediastinum  
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What pathologic condition of the lung involves replacement of air with fluid in the lung interstitium and alveoli?   Pulmonary edema  
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What are the 3 parts of the respiratory system?   Respiratory passages, Lungs, Pleura  
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What are the 6 parts of the respiratory passages?   Nasal Cavities, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles  
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What are the 3 parts of the pharynx?   Nasal, Oral, Laryngeal  
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What part is known as the "voice box?"   Larynx  
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What part is known as the "windpipe"?   Trachea  
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Where is the trachea located in relation to the esophagus?   Anterior to the esophagus  
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The larynx lies between what?   Thyroid cartilage  
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What encircles the larynx below the thyroid cartilage?   Cricoid cartilage  
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What is known as the "functional unit" of the lung?   Alveolus  
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Define alveolus.   Cup-shaped microscopic structure that forms the wall of an alveolar or air sac.  
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Define mediastinum   Vertical partition located in median plane of chest, separating the lungs from each other.  
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How does expiration affect the diaphragm?   Elevates diaphragm  
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How does inspiration affect the diaphragm?   Depresses diaphragm  
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Base   Broad lower end of lung that's concave and rests upon upper convex surface of diaphragm.  
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Hilum   Depression or indention on the medial surface of each lung where structures enter/leave lung.  
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Pneumothorax   Air in pleural cavity.  
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Tracheotomy   Opening made into trachea anteriorly, so air can pass into lungs when passage is obstructed higher up.  
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Bronchitis   Inflammation of bronchi.  
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Thoracocentesis   Insertion of hollow needle through chest wall to remove air or fluid.  
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Bronchiectasis   Dialation of a bronchus.  
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Empyema   Pus in the pleural cavity.  
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Atelectasis   Collapse of whole or part of a lung from obstruction of a bronchus.  
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Hemothorax   Blood in the pleural cavity.  
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Pneumonectomy   Removal of entire lung.  
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Pleural Effusion   Fluid in pleural cavity.  
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What is the sac that encloses the lungs called?   Pleura  
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What is the portion of lung that lies above the clavicles called?   Apex  
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What is the lower, outer margin of the lung, at the junction of the ribs and diaphragm called?   Costophrenic angle  
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Lobectomy   One of the pulmonary lobes is removed.  
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What is the name for small air sacs located at the distal ends of bronchioles?   Alveoli  
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Pneumonitis   Inflammation of the lung.  
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Which primary bronchus (left or right) is shorter, wider and more vertical?   Right  
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Name the "organs of respiration."   The lungs  
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Name the 3 lobes of the right lung   Right superior, right middle, right inferior  
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Name the 3 parts of the pleura.   Visceral and Parietal pleura, Pleural cavity  
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What part of the larynx is also known as "Adam's apple?"   Laryngeal prominence  
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Pleura   Serous membrane that lines the chest and covers each lung.  
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Visceral pleura   Covers each lung except at its root.  
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Parietal pleura   Lines chest cavity on each side.  
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Pleural cavity   Space between the lung and chest wall.  
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Pneumonitis   Inflammation of the lung.  
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Pleurisy   Inflammation of the pleura.  
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Name the main branches of the trachea.   Bronchus  
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Which hemidiaphragm is usually located more superior?   Right  
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