Question

given the following illustration of the human respiratory system:

match the component labeled with a(n) \i\ to its associated name from the choices below.

larynx
diaphragm
epiglottis
left main bronchus
nasal cavity
soft palate
trachea
hard palate
esophagus
left lung
right lung
pharynx

Explanation:

Identify anatomical orientation

Using the Lung Anatomy knowledge point, we first establish anatomical position. In medical illustrations, the left and right sides are viewed from the perspective of the patient. Therefore, the lung on the right side of the image represents the patient's left lung, and the lung on the left side of the image represents the patient's right lung.

Locate label I

Label I points directly to the superior portion of the lung located on the right side of the diagram (the patient's left side).

Match label to choices

Since label I points to the lung on the patient's left side, it represents the left lung.

Answer:

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