Respiratory Anatomy

3 Major Components

• Tubes that direct air towards respiratory surface.
• Requirements of a respiratory surface.
• Ventilation

Supporting Components of the Respiratory System

• Conducting Zone
  • Nasal Cavity
  • Pharynx
  • Larynx
  • Epiglottis
• Respiratory Zone
  • Diaphragm
  • Trachea
  • Lungs
    • Bronchus
    • Bronchioles
    • Alveolus
    • Alveoli

Images

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