18 Questions
Which spinal levels innervate the diaphragm to keep it working?
C3, C4, C5
What is the main muscle of respiration mentioned in the text?
Diaphragm
In a patient with a spinal cord injury at the C6 level, what can be expected regarding diaphragm innervation?
No innervation concerns are expected
Which mnemonic is provided in the text to remember the spinal levels that innervate the diaphragm?
C3 4 5, Keeps the Diaphragm alive
How does a spinal cord injury at the C5 level impact diaphragm innervation?
Partial loss of innervation
Why is knowing the spinal levels that innervate the diaphragm important for physiotherapists?
To predict client injuries presentation
What is the purpose of pleural fluid in the lungs?
To increase surface tension and lock the parietal and visceral pleura together
Which structure separates the pleural cavity from the mediastinum?
Diaphragm
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration during relaxed breathing?
Diaphragm
Which part of the spinal cord is primarily responsible for innervating the diaphragm?
Cervical nerves (C3-C5)
In the context of respiratory muscles, what does the right horizontal fissure represent?
A division between lobes of the lung
Which mnemonic is commonly used to remember respiratory system structures?
'Never Eat Soggy Wheat' for lung lobes
Which zone of the respiratory system is responsible for transporting gas in and out of the lungs?
Conducting zone
What is not a function of the nose as mentioned in the text?
Detects tastes in the air
What is the common passageway for both food and air?
Pharynx
Which muscle is primarily responsible for inspiration during normal breathing?
Diaphragm
In spinal cord injuries, which muscle weakness can lead to impaired breathing?
Diaphragm
Which mnemonic can be used to remember the structures in the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
'NATHL TB' - Nose, Airway, Trachea, Hyoid bone, Lungs, Thoracic cavity, Bronchi
Test your knowledge on respiratory muscles and neurological compromise with this quiz based on the provided information. Learn about the main muscle of respiration, clinical implications of compromised musculature, and respiratory muscle innervation.
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