Body - The Respiratory System

Here you will learn some English words related to the respiratory system, such as "larynx", "nasal cavity", and "lung".

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lung [noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: Pneumonia , an infection of the lungs , can cause symptoms such as fever , cough , and chest pain , and may require antibiotic treatment to resolve .

larynx [noun]

(anatomy) the hollow organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and provides an air passage to the lungs

Ex: Inflammation of the larynx , known as laryngitis , can cause hoarseness or loss of voice .

trachea [noun]

(anatomy) the membranous tube in the body that carries air from the throat to the bronchi

Ex: Inhaling smoke or irritants can cause inflammation of the trachea , leading to symptoms such as coughing and wheezing .

windpipe [noun]

the passage with ringed cartilages in the respiratory system that carries air from the throat to the lungs

diaphragm [noun]

(anatomy) the muscular body partition that separates the chest and abdomen

Ex: Injury to the diaphragm can affect its ability to function properly .

midriff [noun]

the central area of the human torso, typically encompassing the abdomen and waist region

Ex: After his intense workout regimen , he noticed significant changes in his midriff area .

epiglottis [noun]

a flap-like structure that prevents food and liquids from entering the windpipe during swallowing

bronchiole [noun]

a small airway in the respiratory system that leads from the bronchi to the alveoli in the lungs

bronchus [noun]

a major airway in the respiratory system that branches off from the trachea and leads to the lungsea

Ex: When you have asthma , your bronchus can get really tight .

pleura [noun]

a thin membrane that lines the lungs and the inner surface of the chest cavity, providing a protective covering

pleural space [noun]

the fluid-filled region between the visceral and parietal layers of the pleura that facilitates lung movement

thyroid cartilage [noun]

a prominent, shield-shaped structure in the neck that protects the larynx and aids in sound production

cricoid cartilage [noun]

a ring-shaped structure in the neck that supports the trachea and aids in the regulation of airflow during breathing

vocal folds [noun]

thin muscular bands in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound during speech and singing

vocal cords [noun]

elastic bands of tissue located within the larynx that vibrate to produce sound during speech and singing

tracheal bifurcation [noun]

the point in the trachea, or windpipe, where it divides into two smaller branches called the left and right main bronchi, which then lead to the respective lungs, facilitating the flow of air during breathing

alveoli [noun]

small, air-filled sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air and bloodstream during respiration

vestibular fold [noun]

a pair of mucous membrane folds in the larynx that help protect the airway and assist in sound modulation

alveolar duct [noun]

a small airway in the lungs that connects respiratory bronchioles to alveolar sacs, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli

bronchial tube [noun]

a passage in the respiratory system that carries air from the trachea into the lungs

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