The diaphragm is the muscle under the lungs that allows us to breathe. A compartment in the lung is an alveolus, or alveoli if you are talking about more than one.
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Lung sacs are called, "Alvioli" (al-vee-OH-lee)
I is called a "Stall"
A functional unit of lung is called an Alveolus. one functional unit of lung consists of Alveolar sac, pulmonary capillaries and bronchial capillaries.
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The lung cavity is called the pleural cavity.
The top pointed tip of the lung is the apex, while the pointed tip on the bottom of the left lung is called the lingula.
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A functional unit of lung is called an Alveolus. one functional unit of lung consists of Alveolar sac, pulmonary capillaries and bronchial capillaries.
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The lung is enclosed by a thin memrane called pleura
The top of the lung is called the apex. It is the highest point of each lung, located just above the clavicle and extending into the root of the neck. The apex plays a role in the overall function of the lung, allowing for the expansion and contraction needed for breathing.