Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

IT_AM 1.1 Describe the basic structural anatomy of the upper airway including the larynx

BT_AM 1.1 Describe the anatomy of the upper airway, larynx and trachea, including its innervation and endoscopic appearance

BT_PO 1.7 Outline the anatomy of the lower airways

BT_PO 1.8 Outline the anatomy of the pulmonary and bronchial circulations

BT_RT 1.22 Outline the anatomy relevant to drainage of the pleural space

Past SAQs

2016.1 Describe the anatomy of the neonatal airway, and what implications this has for airway management.

2013.1 Draw a diagram of the larynx, as it would be seen at direct laryngoscopy. Label the important anatomical structures .

References

Last 10th ed.

Respiratory Anatomy