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Respirology Anatomy

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Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Respirology

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Understand the relationship of the nasal cavity to the nasal sinuses.
Identify the cranial bones that make up the nasal cavity.
Understand the territory of the two nerves supplying the nasal mucosa.
Identify the blood supply to the superior/anterior and the posterior/inferior nasal epithelium.
Identify the three divisions of the pharynx and their borders (naso-, oro- and laryngopharynx).
Understand the relationship between the nasopharynx and the middle ear.
Identify the attachments of the pharyngeal constrictors to anterior structures.
Identify the bony and cartilaginous landmarks of the larynx and the trachea.
Localize the cricothyroid membrane and understand its relationship to the thyroid gland and blood vessels.
Identify the bones making up the thoracic cage and the landmarks used in a physical exam.
Understand the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels located in the intercostal space.
Understand the movements of the rib cage during deep inspiration and expiration.
Identify the location of the fissures and lobes of the lung in relationship to the landmarks.
Understand the relationship of the pleural to the lung and thoracic wall.
Be able to locate the costophrenic recess and identify its relationship to bony landmarks.
Review the lobes of the lung and the superficial areas for auscultation.
Identify bronchopulmonary segments and associated blood supplies
Understand alveolar structure and function.
Identify the pleura and pleural spaces.
Understand the function of the pleura.
Identify the attachments of the diaphragm to the borders of the inferior thoracic aperture.
Identify the components of the diaphragm and the openings in it.
Understand the relationships of the diaphragm to the bony thorax in inspiration and expiration.
Understand the innervation and blood supply to the diaphragm.
Identify the differences between the structure and function of each type of blood vessel.
Differentiate (histologically) the layers (tunica) making up blood vessels.
Identify blood vessels of the pulmonary circulation.
Identify the major vessels of the systemic circulation.

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