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What is the main function of the hyoid apparatus?
What happens to the larynx during swallowing?
What prevents food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing?
What happens to breathing during swallowing?
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What is the term for the process of swallowing?
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What is the primary function of the epiglottis during deglutition?
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During deglutition, what is the purpose of the soft palate?
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What is the role of the hyoid apparatus in deglutition?
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What is the relationship between breathing and swallowing?
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What is the direction of the larynx's movement during deglutition?
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The hyoid apparatus consists of 10 bones that support the larynx.
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The epiglottis covers the trachea during breathing.
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The soft palate seals off the oral cavity during swallowing.
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The larynx is pushed caudally during swallowing.
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Swallowing and breathing occur simultaneously.
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What is the correct order of the air passage from the trachea?
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What is the function of Alveoli?
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What is the name of the tubes that branch off from the trachea?
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What is the name of the air sacs where gas exchange occurs?
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What is the name of the tube that connects the throat to the lungs?
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What is the correct order of the air passage from the trachea?
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What is the primary function of the Alveoli?
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What is the name of the tubes that branch off from the trachea?
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What is the name of the air sacs where gas exchange occurs?
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What is the name of the tube that connects the throat to the lungs?
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What is the correct order of the lower respiratory tract?
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What is the function of the Alveoli?
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What are the tubes that branch off from the Trachea?
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What connects the throat to the Lungs?
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What are the air sacs where gas exchange occurs?
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What is the main function of the cilia in the trachea?
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What is the point where the trachea divides into the two main bronchi?
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What is the trachea lined with?
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What is the purpose of the mucus in the trachea?
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What is another name for the trachea?
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What is the primary function of the cilia in the trachea?
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What is the point where the trachea divides into the two main bronchi?
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What is the trachea lined with?
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What is the purpose of the mucus in the trachea?
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What is another name for the trachea?
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Cilia in the trachea move mucus containing dust/debris/cells towards the lungs.
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The trachea divides into the two main bronchi at the carina.
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The trachea is lined with epithelial cells.
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Mucus in the trachea helps to warm and humidify the air we breathe.
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The trachea is also commonly called the throat.
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What is the shape of the cartilage that reinforces the walls of the trachea?
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What bridges the gap between the ends of the C-shaped cartilage rings in the trachea?
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What is the benefit of the C-shaped cartilage in the trachea?
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What is the relationship between the trachea and the oesophagus?
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What allows for flexibility in the trachea?
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Study Notes
Hyoid Apparatus
- Consists of a group of 5 bones that support the larynx
- Plays a crucial role in tongue movement and swallowing (deglutition)
Swallowing Mechanism
- Larynx is pushed upwards (cranially) during swallowing
- Epiglottis covers the airway to prevent food from entering the trachea
- Breathing temporarily stops while food is being swallowed
- Soft palate seals off the nasopharynx to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity
Hyoid Apparatus
- Consists of a group of 5 bones that support the larynx
- Plays a crucial role in tongue movement and swallowing (deglutition)
Swallowing Mechanism
- Larynx is pushed upwards (cranially) during swallowing
- Epiglottis covers the airway to prevent food from entering the trachea
- Breathing temporarily stops while food is being swallowed
- Soft palate seals off the nasopharynx to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity
Hyoid Apparatus
- Consists of a group of 5 bones that support the larynx
- Plays a crucial role in tongue movement and swallowing (deglutition)
Swallowing Mechanism
- Larynx is pushed upwards (cranially) during swallowing
- Epiglottis covers the airway to prevent food from entering the trachea
- Breathing temporarily stops while food is being swallowed
- Soft palate seals off the nasopharynx to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity
Lower Respiratory Tract
- The lower respiratory tract consists of several parts that work together to facilitate breathing and gas exchange
- The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the throat to the lungs
- The lungs are the primary organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Bronchi are tubes that branch off from the trachea, one for each lung, and further divide into smaller bronchioles
- Bronchioles are small airways that eventually lead to the alveolar ducts
- Alveolar ducts are small tubes that connect to the alveoli, where gas exchange occurs
- Alveoli are tiny air sacs where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is removed
Lower Respiratory Tract
- The lower respiratory tract consists of several parts that work together to facilitate breathing and gas exchange
- The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the throat to the lungs
- The lungs are the primary organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Bronchi are tubes that branch off from the trachea, one for each lung, and further divide into smaller bronchioles
- Bronchioles are small airways that eventually lead to the alveolar ducts
- Alveolar ducts are small tubes that connect to the alveoli, where gas exchange occurs
- Alveoli are tiny air sacs where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is removed
Lower Respiratory Tract
- The lower respiratory tract consists of several parts that work together to facilitate breathing and gas exchange
- The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the throat to the lungs
- The lungs are the primary organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Bronchi are tubes that branch off from the trachea, one for each lung, and further divide into smaller bronchioles
- Bronchioles are small airways that eventually lead to the alveolar ducts
- Alveolar ducts are small tubes that connect to the alveoli, where gas exchange occurs
- Alveoli are tiny air sacs where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is removed
Trachea Structure and Function
- The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is lined with respiratory mucosa.
- The respiratory mucosa is responsible for producing mucus and has cilia, which are tiny hair-like structures.
- The cilia in the trachea work to move mucus, containing dust, debris, and cells, out of the lungs towards the throat.
- This mucus is then coughed up and swallowed, helping to remove foreign particles and waste from the lungs.
Key Landmarks
- The carina is a significant anatomical landmark located at the point where the trachea divides into the two main bronchi.
Trachea Structure and Function
- The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is lined with respiratory mucosa.
- The respiratory mucosa is responsible for producing mucus and has cilia, which are tiny hair-like structures.
- The cilia in the trachea work to move mucus, containing dust, debris, and cells, out of the lungs towards the throat.
- This mucus is then coughed up and swallowed, helping to remove foreign particles and waste from the lungs.
Key Landmarks
- The carina is a significant anatomical landmark located at the point where the trachea divides into the two main bronchi.
Trachea Structure and Function
- The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is lined with respiratory mucosa.
- The respiratory mucosa is responsible for producing mucus and has cilia, which are tiny hair-like structures.
- The cilia in the trachea work to move mucus, containing dust, debris, and cells, out of the lungs towards the throat.
- This mucus is then coughed up and swallowed, helping to remove foreign particles and waste from the lungs.
Key Landmarks
- The carina is a significant anatomical landmark located at the point where the trachea divides into the two main bronchi.
Tracheal Structure
- The trachea's walls are reinforced with C-shaped cartilage, which are incomplete rings.
- The C-shaped cartilage prevents the trachea from collapsing.
- The cartilage allows for flexibility to accommodate movement and the passage of food in the oesophagus, which is located adjacent to the trachea.
- The Trachealis muscle bridges the gap between the ends of the C-shaped cartilage rings.
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Learn about the hyoid apparatus, a group of bones supporting the larynx, and the swallowing mechanism, including the roles of the larynx, epiglottis, and soft palate.
