Respiratory System Terminology

Front

Alveolar Duct

Back

A tube composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue.

Front

Anteriorly

Back

Pertaining to the front.

Front

Autonomic

Back

Unconsciously regulates.

Front

Benign

Back

Non-cancerous.

Front

Bronchodilators

Back

Substances that dilate the bronchi and bronchioles.

Front

Carcinogenic

Back

Causing cancer.

Front

Cardiac Notch

Back

An indentation on the surface of the left lung.

Front

Carina

Back

A ridge of cartilage that separates the two main bronchi.

Front

Cessation

Back

Stop or stopping.

Front

Chronic

Back

A condition that lasts over a long time with periods of exacerbation and remission.