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Horse Anatomy

Respiratory System

Lung
(A). Trachea
(B). Cartilage
(C). Vocal cord
(D). Epiglottis
(1) Buccal cavity
(2) Nasal Cavity (open to pharynx)
(3) Inferior maxillary sinus
(4) Superior maxillary sinus
(5) Frontal sinuses
(6) Guttural pouch
(7) Pharynx
(8) Trachea
(9) Bronchus
(10) Alveolus
(11) Lungs
(12) Larynx

Diagrams courtesy of Oak Acres Farm Web site


 

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