Respiration: Ribs, Lungs, & Trachea

There are __ ribs

12

there are __ true ribs

7

There are ___ false ribs

3

there are ___ floating ribs

2

Another term for TRUE ribs

vertebrosternal

Another term for FALSE ribs

vertebrochondral

Another term for floating ribs

vertebral

The dimensions of expansion of the thoracic cavity during breathing

vertical, transverse (lateral), and anteroposterior

Movement of the rib cage

pump handle or handle of water bucket

breastbone

sternum

tracheal rings are incomplete ____ where they join the esophagus

posteriorly

first tracheal cartilage is slightly ___

larger

Last tracheal cartilage bifurcates at the

carina trachea

extend from the trachea to lungs, forming bronchial tree

the bronchi

line the surface of the lungs

visceral pleura

includes costal, diaphragmatic, and apical

parietal pleura

rough or inflamed pleurae

pleurisy

lung tissue is ___

passive

decreases surface tension

surfacant