Respiratory Anatomy

Topics

1. The physical process of breathing
2. Breathing defined
3. Thoracic and abdominal cavities
4. The diaphragm
5. Lungs
6. Nose & nasal cycle
7. Abdominal and intercostal muscles

Questions Answered

1. What happens during breathing?
2. What is the purpose of breathing?
3. What are the contents of the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
4. How do the thoracic and abdominal cavities change during breathing?
5. What is the diaphragm's role in breathing?
6. What is the function of the nose in breathing?
7. What is the nasal cycle?
8. What are the primary respiratory muscles and what are the accessory?
9. What problems can a person have with their diaphragm and what is the effect?
10. Why is the fill capacity of the upper lungs less than the lower?
11. What is the role of the intercostal muscles and abdominals in breathing?