Across
- 2. large/vertical/ & rectangular, ribbon of muscle superficial to other abdominal muscles
- 7. structure that promotes rapid transfer of gas exchange within the terminal bronchiole
- 9. deepest of the anterior abdominal muscles that runs laterally
- 11. massive muscle covering the upper back and neck/ supports back muscles for stability needed for efficient breathing
- 13. deepest of the intercostal muscles that assists in lowering the ribs
- 15. the primary muscle of inspiration
- 16. ribs attached to the sternum through cartilage that runs superior to the sternum
- 18. collapsed tube posterior & adjacent to the trachea leading to the digestive system
- 20. mucous solution between the parietal and visceral pleurae
Down
- 1. the "middle" space nestled deep in to the lungs
- 3. superficial layer of tissue with cells packed tightly together allowing nothing to pass through
- 4. second most important muscle for respiration/ helps elevate the rib cage
- 5. originates along the iliac crest, fans up, and inserts into the transverse process of the lumbar vertebrae
- 6. each rib connects in ______ places
- 8. made up of the trachea, primary bronchi, and lungs
- 10. muscle descending from behind the ear at the mastoid process then divides and inserts into the clavicle & sternum
- 12. very strong tissue with high tensile and compressive strength
- 14. as the volume of a container increases , the pressure within the container will decrease
- 17. made up of the manubrium, corpus, and the xiphoid process
- 19. plane of reference splitting the body up into superior and inferior portions