Respiratory Vocabulary Flashcards

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Alveoli

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Front

Bronchi

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Front

Bronchioles

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Front

Cilia

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tiny hairs that trap and remove dust and particles.

Front

Diaphragm

Back

Front

Epiglottis

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flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is closed during swallowing to cover the opening of the trachea ( so food goes down the esophagus instead)

Front

Larynx

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Front

Pharynx

Back

Front

Trachea

Back

Front

Ribs

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