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.
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.
This is the TOP of the lung (part toward the head).
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Lung sacs are called, "Alvioli" (al-vee-OH-lee)
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.
You swim back to the surface and wait till your lung capacity reaches the top again.
A functional unit of lung is called an Alveolus. one functional unit of lung consists of Alveolar sac, pulmonary capillaries and bronchial capillaries.
Look for an item called "expand-a-lung." Look for an item called "expand-a-lung."
The lung is enclosed by a thin memrane called pleura
Sections of the lungs are called lobes. The right lung has 3 lobes and the left lung has two, which allows room for the heart.