Respiratory Anatomy Review

2. The beginning of the lower respiratory tract, commonly called the windpipe.
5. The middle part of the pharynx behind the mouth.
8. A muscular tube in the neck, commonly called the throat.
9. Organs in the chest region that allow for oxygen to enter the body and carbon dioxide to exit.
10. Tiny air sacs in the lungs that can expand and allow for gas exchange to occur.
12. Two major branches off the trachea towards the lungs.
13. These bones move up and out during inhalation, and down and in during exhalation.
14. A firm ring of cartilage surrounding the lower part of the larynx.

1. Structure just above the trachea that protects the lower airway and contains the vocal cords, commonly called a voice box.
3. A muscular wall/layer that separates the thorax from the abdomen.
4. An external structure used for breathing and smelling.
6. The most superior part of the pharynx connected to the nasal cavity.
7. An external feature used for breathing and tasting.
11. A leaf-shaped structure that can cover the trachea and keep food/liquid out of the lower airway.