A&P Respiratory

openings through the nose carrying air into the nasal cavities

Bones that protrude into the nasal cavity- they increase surface area for filtering dust and dirt particles by the mucous membrane.

part of the pharynx directly behind the nasal passages

central portion of the pharynx between the roof of the mouth and the upper edge of the epiglottis

Lower part of the pharynx

voice box; passageway for air moving from pharynx to trachea; contains vocal cords

throat; passageway for food to the esophagus and air to the larynx

a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing

Opening between vocal cords

Thin white bands of tough muscular tissue that are lateral borders of the glottis and serve as the primary center for speech production.

The firm prominence in the upper part of the larynx formed by the thyroid cartilage. It is more prominent in men than in women.

a large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs; the windpipe.

Point at which the trachea bifurcates (divides) into the left and right mainstem bronchi.

two short branches located at the lower end of the trachea that carry air into the lungs.

Airways in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli.