Anatomy and Physiology of

Speech and Hearing:

Respiratory System Review

Professor: Wilhelmina Wright-Harp, Ph.D.

Howard University

Department of Communication

Sciences and Disorders

2008 Fall Semester

Links – Respiratory System

� http://trc.ucdavis.edu/biosci10v/bis10v/media/ch22/human_respiratory_v2.html

� http://pennhealth.com/health_info/animationplayer/breathing.html

� http://pennhealth.com/health_info/animationplayer/gas_exchange.html

Question #1

� Name the two phases of respiration and indicate the gas exchange that occurs with each phase:with each phase:

Question #2

� Name the three forces that are active during

passive expiration:

Question #3

� The pectoral girdle is comprised of two

bones. Name them.

Question #4

� The clavicle articulates at its lateral process

with the ____________ and at its medial

process with the _____________.

Question #5

� There are ______ vertebrae which are

divided into:

� _______ cervical

� _______ thoracic� _______ thoracic

� _______ lumbar

� _______ sacral

� _______ coccygeal

Question #6

� The cervical vertebrae are unique due to the

presence of two structures which include the:

� ______________ and ________________.

Question #7

� Name the two processes of the vertebral

bones:

Question #8

� The pelvic girdle is comprised of four bones

which include:

Question #9

� The sternum (breast bone) is divided into

three sections. Which section ossifies with

age?

Question #10

� Name the bones which comprise the thorax:

Question #11

� Name the major

muscle that is active

during inspiration:

Question #12

� The diaphragm is innervated by the

________ nerve which is comprised of

cervical spinal nerves:

Question #13

� During inspiration, the thorax expands along

two major dimensions. Name and describe

them:

Question #14

� The neck muscles that are active during

inspiration include the:

Question #15

� The respiratory tract functions to:

Question #16

� Name then anatomical features of a rib:

Question #17

� Describe the respiratory track.

Question #18

� Describe the process of gas exchange during

respiration.

Question #19

� Define the following terms:

� Ventilation

� Distribution

� Perfusion� Perfusion

� Diffusion

Question #20

� How much air is processed each minute?