Module  10.1 -Anatomical Basics of the Respiratory System 

Module 10.1 Warm-Up

The tale of air; From Inspiration to Exhalation. A lung warming story of oxygen's tumultuous journey into the circulatory system. 

- DIRECTIONS: This warm-up is designed as additional practice to understanding the structures of the internal respiratory system. Using creativity (potentially) and your knowledge of the respiratory system, create a unique approach to tell the story of oxygen from the outside world all the way to it's final destination of diffusion to RBCs (and maybe beyond to other structures in the body) Be sure to include any and all anatomical and physiological features associated with the lungs and respiration. It is encouraged that you go above and beyond - extra credit will be rewarded if this is accomplished. 

- Include all the respiratory structures and the correct order that gases pass through in order to arrive at a capillary bed within the lungs. Each structure of the respiratory system has different physiological and anatomical features - include a description of each section. 

- At the bare minimum a basic description of the items listed above must be included. 

Essential Vocab: 

respiration, pulmonary respiration, external respiration, internal respiration, transport of respiratory gases, respiratory zone, conducting zone, nasal cavity, nostrils, nasal septum, posterior nasal apertures, hard palate, soft palate, nasal vestibule, vibrissae, olfactory epithelium, respiratory mucosa, paranasal sinuses, sinusitis, pharynx, nasopharynx, Pharyngeal tonsil, oropharynx, isthmus of the fauces, palatine tonsils, lingual tonsil, laryngopharynx, larynx, thyroid cartilage, laryngeal prominence, cricoid cartilage, arytenoid, epiglottis, vocal ligaments, vestibular folds, trachea, submucosa, adventitia, trachealis muscle, carina, Heimlich maneuver, bronchial tree, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, respiratory membrane, alveolar pores, costal surface, apex of lung, cardiac notch, Broncho pulmonary segments, lobules, pulmonary arteries, pulmonary veins, bronchial arteries, pleurae

Module Objectives: 

Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System

            1.         Identify the organs forming the respiratory passageway(s) in descending order until the                                alveoli are reached.

            2.         Describe the location, structure, and function of each of the following: nose, paranasal                                 sinuses, pharynx, and larynx.

            3.         List and describe several protective mechanisms of the respiratory system.

            4.         Distinguish between conducting and respiratory zone structures.

            5.         Describe the makeup of the respiratory

                        membrane, and relate structure to function.

            6.         Describe the gross structure of the lungs and pleurae.