Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Respiratory System
F1 · Anatomy of the Respiratory System
F1.i · Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Describe the structure and function of the upper airway, lower airway, and alveolus.
Written examination
SAQ history
Laryngeal Anatomy
3 exam appearances
Respiratory Anatomy — Alveolus
2 exam appearances
Respiratory Anatomy — Neonatal Airway
1 exam appearance
Compare and contrast the anatomy of the upper airway of a term newborn with that of an adult.
22%
Tracheobronchial Anatomy
2 exam appearances
Describe the anatomical course and relations of the trachea and bronchial tree (to the level of the segmental bronchi).
24%
Outline the tracheal (60% of marks) and left and right main bronchial anatomy (40% of marks) in an adult.
14%
Tracheostomy Anatomy
4 exam appearances
Describe the surface anatomy of the anterior neck (30% of marks) and the underlying structures relevant to performing a tracheostomy (70% of marks).
79%
Outline the anatomical relations of the trachea relevant to performing a percutaneous tracheostomy.
44%
Describe the anatomy of the neck and trachea relevant to the insertion of a tracheostomy
40%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2024A · Day 1 · VIVA 5
This VIVA will examine respiratory anatomy and general pharmacology. This is a schematic diagram of the terminal respiratory unit. Please take us through the structures labelled from 1 to 5 and outline their functions? (Image removed from report.)
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2018B · Day 1 · VIVA 6
This viva is about foetal and neonatal physiology. What are the differences between neonatal and adult airways?
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2018A · Day 2 · VIVA 2
This viva will test your knowledge of alveolar ventilation and metabolism. In relation to respiration, describe the central chemoreceptors, and explain their role in the control of ventilation.
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2017B · Day 3 · VIVA 1
This viva is on the structure and function of the respiratory system and inhaled drug delivery. What is this structure and what are the key components? (Image removed from report.)
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.