Respiration Lab 1
Respiratory Framework (Cadaver or Noncadaver Lab)
To the Instructor: This can be either a cadaver or noncadaver lab. You may wish to add some of
the following images from the Image Library to the lab guide so that students will have them at
hand as a reference in the lab.
Figure
2-4 Vertebral column
2-5 Cervical vertebrae
2-6 Cervical vertebrae
2-8 Thoracic vertebra
2-12 Full skeleton
2-13, 2-27A Lateral view of rib cage
2-15 Types of ribs
2-17 Landmarks of sternum
2-18 Landmarks of bronchial tree
2-20 Lungs and landmarks
Respiration Lab 1
Respiratory Framework (Cadaver or Noncadaver Lab)
You will want to familiarize yourself with the terminology, spelling, structures, and landmarks
indicated next.
Together examine the following:
Vertebral column:
false ribs (3)
floating ribs (2)
Sternum:
corpus
manubrium
xiphoid (ensiform) process
Set up stations where students can examine the following independently.
Station 1: Vertebrae
corpus
inferior articular facet
orientation
Station 2: Lungs and trachea