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, PHASE :I-RESPIRATORY MODULE
Module Code: BMS RE 1-1
Practical
Table of Content
Chapter 1:Normal structural aspects of the thorax and pulmonary 3-30
system.
Chapter 2: histological structure of conducting and respiratory portions of 31-32
the respiratory system
Chapter 3: Respiratory mechanics' Diffusion, ventilation and perfusion 33-43
Chapter 4: common microbes affecting and lower respiratory tract 44-53
infection and their lab. diagnostic methods
Chapter 5: Parasites affecting respiratory system 54-56
Chapter 6: pathological diseases of upper and lower respiratory tracts 57-70
Chapter 7: pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drugs used in 71-74
treatment of bronchial asthma
Module Learning Outcomes
1- Correlate the structural to the functional principles of the respiratory system in the
normal human body
2- Interpret the results of physio/pulmonary function tests and laboratory investigations
related to the respiratory system.
3- Describe different types of microbial infections and parasitic infestations affecting
the respiratory system.
4- Describe the pathological principles of the respiratory system diseases and the
proper drug therapy.
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, Chapter 1
Identify anatomical features of the Nose and related paranasal sinuses,
with their radiological image
Organize anatomical composition of larynx
Identify anatomical features of pharynx, tracheobronchial tree and its
divisions and content
Recognize bony framework of thoracic cage
Describe thoracic wall muscles, blood and nerve supply
o anatomical features of lung
normal anatomical shadows of repiratory system in chest radiology
Anatomy of the Nose and Paranasal Air Sinuses
Fig. 1: Boundaries of nasal cavity
Roof: mainly cribriform plate of the ethmoid.
Floor: upper surface of the hard palate.
Medial wall: It is formed by nasal septum.
Lateral wall: The conchae and meatuses form the main features of the lateral wall.
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, Fig.2: nasal septum
Nasal septum has a bony part posteriorly and a cartilaginous part anteriorly.
The bony part is formed by (a) perpendicular plate of ethmoid, which forms the posterosuperior
part of the septum, (b) vomer, which forms the posteroinferior part of the septum.
The cartilaginous part is formed by (a) septal cartilage, (b) septal processes of the two major
alar cartilages.
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