Question

given the following illustration of the human respiratory system:
match the component labeled with a(n) \d\ to its associated name from the choices below.
soft palate
nasal cavity
right lung
epiglottis
pharynx
left lung
larynx
hard palate
trachea
diaphragm
left main bronchus
esophagus

Explanation:

Identify anatomical structures

Using the Respiratory System Anatomy knowledge point, we analyze the sagittal section of the head and neck:

• A points to the nasal cavity.
• B points to the hard palate.
• C points to the soft palate.
• D points to the pharynx (specifically the oral/throat region posterior to the oral cavity).
• E points to the epiglottis.
• F points to the larynx.
• G points to the esophagus.
• H points to the trachea.
• I points to the left lung.
• J points to the left main bronchus.
• K points to the diaphragm.
• L points to the right lung.

Match label D

Using the Pharynx Anatomy knowledge point, label D points to the muscular passageway located posterior to the nasal and oral cavities, which is the pharynx.

Answer:

• soft palate
• nasal cavity
• right lung
• epiglottis
• pharynx (Correct answer)
• left lung
• larynx
• hard palate
• trachea
• diaphragm
• left main bronchus
• esophagus