Anatomy of Respiration

1. Also referred to as the windpipe, air moves through to the lungs via the larynx and this structure
2. Each of these are lined with a one cell thick layer of epithelium. They permit an exchange of gases between themselves and the capillary surrounding it.
7. These lymphatic tissues are located within the nasopharynx and are generally more prominent in children
10. Hollow, air containing spaces that communicate with the nasal cavity and have a mucous membrane lining.
11. The flap of cartilage that is located at the root of the tongue to prevent food from entering the larynx during swallowing.
12. Also called the voice box, it is made up of muscle and cartilage for support. It is lined with a mucous membrane
14. This structure is covered by a double layered membrane called the pleura.

1. Two masses of lymphatic tissue that aid in filtering bacteria and other foreign substances.
3. leads to the stomach and carries food for the process of digestion
4. The trachea divides into right and left branches, these branches are the right and left ____________.
5. This is the second division of the pharynx and is located behind the mouth
6. Space outside of and between the lungs. Contains the heart, aorta, trachea, esophagus, and bronchial tubes.
8. This is the muscular partition that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It contacts and descends with inhalation and then relaxes and ascends with exhalation
9. This is the first division of the pharynx and is located behind the nose
13. Air enters the body through this exterior triangular shaped structure via the anterior nares