resp anatomy Q3

ribs 11,12

superiorly and inferiorly on either side of its vertebral body.

on the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae.

<ul> <li> <p>costovertebral joint- between the head of the rib, superior costal fact of the corresponding vertebrae, and the inferior costal facet of the vertebrae above.</p> </li> <li> <p>costotransverse joint- between the tubercle of the rib and the transverse process of the corresponding vertebrae.</p> </li> </ul> <p>eg. rib 2 articulates with the superior costal facet of T2, the inferior costal facet of T1, and the costal facet of transverse process of T2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>in the lateral wall of each nostril.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1- increase the surface area. 2- warm and moisture the inhaled air before it travels to lungs to allow effective gas exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>bordered superiorly/anteriorly by a hard palate. posteriorly by a soft palate which ends at the uvula.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>naso, oro, and laryngo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>posterior to the oral cavity, inferior to the level of the soft palate, and superior to the upper margin of epiglottis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>extends from the superior margin of the epiglottis to the top of the oesophagus.</p> Signup and view all the answers