Lower Respiratory Anatomy - Carson Varallo

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Across
  1. 1. located in the throat and chest, behind the trachea and heart
  2. 6. functions to facilitate gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter blood
  3. 9. located in the left side of the thoracic cavity within the rib cage
  4. 10. the serous membrane that covers the outer surface of each lung
  5. 13. carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
  6. 15. primary muscle for breathing
  7. 16. located at the bottom of each lung resting on the diaphragm
  8. 18. located in lungs at the end of their respiratory bronchioles
  9. 19. located in mediastinum
  10. 20. primary site of gas exchange in the lungs
Down
  1. 2. located in both lungs, seperates superior and inferior lobes
  2. 3. protects the lungs heart and major blood vessels while playing a major role in providing structure and support for muscles involved in breathing
  3. 4. functions to assist in breathing by elevating and depressing the ribs
  4. 5. in the anterior midline of the thorax
  5. 7. functions to carry air between the larynx and the lungs
  6. 8. functions in both air conduction and gas exchange
  7. 11. functions to pump and circulate blood throughout the body
  8. 12. located in upper anterior portion of chest cavity, behind sternum and between the lungs
  9. 14. protects the heart and anchors it within mediastinum
  10. 17. located at top of each lung slightly above the clavicle