1.6: Respiratory System Anatomy
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Learning Objectives
- Identify respiratory system gross anatomical structures.
- Identify respiratory system microscopic structures.
Gross and Microscopic Anatomy
Use local resources to view structures of the respiratory system.
Respiratory System Structures List
Respiratory System- Complete- Anterior view
- Trachea
- Upper right lobe of lungs
- Middle right lobe of lungs
- Lower right lobe of lungs
- Upper left lobe of lungs
- Lower left lobe of lungs
Respiratory System- Circulatory vessels and heart
- Right subclavian vein
- Right internal jugular vein
- Right brachiocephalic vein
- Superior vena cava
- Right atrium
- Right ventricle
- Pulmonary trunk
- Pulmonary veins
- Left atrium
- Left ventricle
- Aorta
Respiratory System- Tracheobronchial tree and lungs
- Right primary bronchus
- Left primary bronchus
- Diaphragm
Respiratory System- Larynx- Anterior view
- Hyoid
- Thyroid membrane
- Thyroid cartilage
- Cricoid cartilage
Respiratory System- Larynx- Posterior view
- Arytenoid cartilage
Respiratory System- Larynx- Left lateral view
- Esophagus
Supplemental Structures
- Horizontal fissure
- Oblique fissure
Attributions for chapter 6: Respiratory System Structures List by Marissa Sumida / CC BY 4.0