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The superior portion of each lung is known as the apex. The apex is located at the top of the lung and extends slightly above the level of the first rib, making it the highest point of the lung. It plays a role in the overall respiratory function by facilitating gas exchange and is also in close proximity to structures such as the clavicle and the thoracic inlet.
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What tubes and ducts make up the large portion of each lung?
bronchial
What superior portion of the sternum?
Manubrium
What is the pulmanory valve?
The pulmonary vein is part of the human circulatory system, which is the heart. There are 4 pulmonary veins, two from each lung. They are: right inferior left inferior right superior left superior
How many lobes are there in the right left lungs?
The Right lung has 3 lobes (superior, inferior & middle) while the left lung has 2 lobes (superior & inferior).
How many segments are there in superior left lung lobe?
The superior lobe of the left lung contains three segments: the apical segment, the posterior segment, and the anterior segment. These segments are part of the bronchopulmonary segments, which are functionally and anatomically distinct areas of lung tissue. Each segment has its own bronchus and blood supply, allowing for independent function and surgical resection if necessary.
How many lobes are there in the left and right lungs?
The Right lung has 3 lobes (superior, inferior & middle) while the left lung has 2 lobes (superior & inferior).
How many parts is the right lung divided into?
the left lung is divided into 2 parts in mammals
What is the derivation of the apex of the left lung?
The uppermost point, hence apex...of the lung
A portion of the body that is located above the transverse plane is said to be?
The Superior Plane
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the what?
Air from the nasal cavity enters the superior portion of the pharynx called the nasopharynx.
How many lobes does each lung have?
Oh, dude, each lung has three lobes. The right lung has three lobes - upper, middle, and lower lobes, while the left lung only has two - upper and lower lobes. So, like, that's a total of six lobes between the two lungs. Cool, right?
What directional term most appropriate for referring to the top portion of the heart?
superior
