ACRS: intro to respiratory system

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Across
  1. 5. Nerve from T12 supplying part of the diaphragm
  2. 7. Major artery passing through thoracic inlet to supply upper limb.
  3. 9. Two main branches of the trachea entering the lungs.
  4. 10. Primary muscle of respiration separating thorax and abdomen.
  5. 12. Largest lymphatic vessel passing through the aortic hiatus. (2 words)
  6. 17. Organ involved in voice production.
  7. 18. Superior opening of the thoracic cavity.(2 words)
  8. 19. part of diaphragm where two muscular slips that attach to the xiphoid process posteriorly
Down
  1. 1. Cranial nerve passing through thorax supplying parasympathetic fibres.
  2. 2. Diaphragm opening at T8 transmitting the inferior vena cava.
  3. 3. Upper part of the pharynx behind the nose.
  4. 4. Nerves supplying the peripheral diaphragm.
  5. 6. Muscular tube carrying food from pharynx to stomach
  6. 8. Vein passing through the aortic hiatus on the right side.
  7. 11. Nerve (C3-5) supplying the diaphragm.
  8. 13. Diaphragm opening at T12 for descending aorta. (2 words)
  9. 14. Tendinous structures attaching diaphragm to lumbar vertebrae.
  10. 15. Tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.
  11. 16. Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.