respiratory cavity

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• Respiratory disease — Classification and external resources Micrograph of an emphysematous lung; emphysema is a common respiratory disease, strongly associated with smoking. H E stain. ICD …   Wikipedia

• Respiratory physiology — is the branch of human physiology focusing upon respiration.Topics include:Volumes* lung volumes * vital capacity * functional residual capacity * dead space * spirometry * body plethysmography * peak flow meterMechanicsBreathing in, or inhaling …   Wikipedia

• Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin …   Wikipedia

• respiratory disease — ▪ human disease Introduction  any of the diseases and disorders that affect human respiration (respiration, human).  Diseases of the respiratory system may affect any of the structures and organs that have to do with breathing, including the… …   Universalium

• Respiratory system of the horse — In biology, the respiratory system of the horse is the means by which a horse circulates air around its internal organs.AnatomyThe respiratory system begins with the nares, commonly known as the nostrils, which can expand greatly during intense… …   Wikipedia

• Respiratory system — The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. * * * respiratory system n a system of organs functioning in respiration and consisting esp. of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx …   Medical dictionary

• respiratory system — Anat. the system by which oxygen is taken into the body and an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place; in mammals the system includes the nasal passages, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. [1935 40] * * * Organ system involved in… …   Universalium

• cavity — 1. A hollow space; hole. See cave, c., cavitas, cavernous space. 2. Lay term for the loss of tooth structure due to dental caries. SYN: cavum [TA], cavitas. [L. cavus …   Medical dictionary

• respiratory system — the combination of organs and tissues associated with breathing. It includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs and also the diaphragm and other muscles associated with breathing movements …   The new mediacal dictionary

• respiratory system — res′piratory sys tem n. anat. the system of organs and tissues involved in drawing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide: in mammals, includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and the diaphragm • Etymology: 1935–40 …   From formal English to slang

• Nasal cavity — Head and neck …   Wikipedia