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Decks in this class (18)

Intro
What is the respiratory system di...,
What is in the upper respiratory ...,
What is the purpose of the upper ...
11  cards
Overview of the lungs
What is the function of the lungs,
What is the normal healthy appear...,
Which lung is larger and why
8  cards
Surfaces, borders and impressions of the lungs
Where does the apex of the lung e...,
What are the three surfaces of th...,
What is the costal surface close to
13  cards
Lobes and fissures
How many lobes does the right lun...,
How many lobes does the left lung...,
What separates the lobes
11  cards
Hilum of the lung
The lungs attach to the heart and...,
The area which the roots enter an...,
What structures make up the hilum
10  cards
Surface anatomy
What is the most superior aspect ...,
Where does the apex lie,
What level is the most inferior a...
8  cards
The pleura
What are the lungs enclosed in,
What does the pleura also line,
What is the outer layer of the pl...
8  cards
Regions of the pleura
What are the 4 subdivisions of th...,
What does the costal pleura cover,
What does the mediastinal pleura ...
5  cards
Pleural recesses
By how much does the pleural cavi...
1  cards
Collapsed lung
Describe what causes lung collapse,
What is a common cause of a colla...,
What is the fancy name for collap...
6  cards
Bones of the thorax
What are the bones of the thorax,
What are the functions of the bones,
What does the sternum consist of
12  cards
Muscles of respiration
What type of muscles are the vent...,
Describe the diaphragm,
What is the large and flat part
7  cards
Intercostal muscles
Where are the intercostal muscles...,
Which muscles are superficial,
What type of intercostals are mos...
14  cards
Two trees
What are the two trees in each lung,
What is comprised in the vascular...,
What does the airway tree consist of
5  cards
Trachea, bronchi and bronchioles
Which part of the airway has the ...,
What prevents the trachea collapsing,
At what level does the trachea bi...
9  cards
Alveoli
What is the primary site of gas e...,
What is a lung lobule,
How many cells in alveoli wall
9  cards
Histology of the airways
What cells line the cavities,
What is hyperplasia,
Which airways cartilage
5  cards
Histology of the alveoli
What cells do alveoli consist of,
What is abundant in the alveolar ...,
Describe type i pneumocytes
7  cards

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