1. 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

2. 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

3. Question #1
Name the two phases of respiration and
indicate the gas exchange that occurs
with each phase:

4. Question #2
Name the three forces that are active during
passive expiration:

5. Question #3
The pectoral girdle is comprised of two
bones. Name them.

6. Question #4
The clavicle articulates at its lateral process
with the ____________ and at its medial
process with the _____________.

7. Question #5
There are ______ vertebrae which are
divided into:
_______ cervical
_______ thoracic
_______ lumbar
_______ sacral
_______ coccygeal

8. Question #6
The cervical vertebrae are unique due to the
presence of two structures which include the:
______________ and ________________.

9. Question #7
Name the two processes of the vertebral
bones:

10. Question #8
The pelvic girdle is comprised of four bones
which include:

11. Question #9
The sternum (breast bone) is divided into
three sections. Which section ossifies with
age?

12. Question #10
Name the bones which comprise the thorax:

13. Question #11
Name the major
muscle that is active
during inspiration:

14. Question #12
The diaphragm is innervated by the
________ nerve which is comprised of
cervical spinal nerves:

15. Question #13
During inspiration, the thorax expands along
two major dimensions. Name and describe
them:

16. Question #14
The neck muscles that are active during
inspiration include the:

17. Question #15
The respiratory tract functions to:

18. Question #16
Name then anatomical features of a rib:

19. Question #17
Describe the respiratory track.

20. Question #18
Describe the process of gas exchange during
respiration.

21. Question #19
Define the following terms:
Ventilation
Distribution
Perfusion
Diffusion

22. Question #20
How much air is processed each minute?