Anatomy

• What is the trachea also known as?

  Windpipe
• What is the function of the trachea?

  Transfers air from upper to lower respiratory tract
• What are the main organs of the respiratory system?

  Lungs
• What do the lungs facilitate?

  Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
• What are bronchi?

  Main branches of the trachea
• What is the role of bronchi?

  Allow air from trachea to enter lungs
• What are bronchioles?

  Smaller airway branches from bronchi
• What do bronchioles do?

  Transfer air to different parts of the lungs
• What are alveoli?

  Tiny air sacs for gas exchange
• What is the function of alveoli?

  Facilitate gas exchange between air and bloodstream
• What is the pleural membrane?

  Double-layered membranes lining the chest cavity
• What is the role of ribs?

  Surround and protect thoracic organs
• What do intercostal muscles do?

  Assist in moving the ribcage during breathing
• What is the diaphragm?

  Cone-shaped muscle at the thoracic cavity base