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The apex of the lung is located just above the clavicle because it needs to extend into the thoracic cavity, which includes the upper part of the chest. This positioning allows for efficient expansion and contraction during breathing and maximizes the lung's volume. Additionally, the anatomical arrangement of the thoracic structures, including the trachea and major blood vessels, necessitates that the lungs occupy this space to support respiratory function.
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What is the derivation of the apex of the left lung?
The uppermost point, hence apex...of the lung
What is the uppermost portion of the lung called?
The uppermost part of the lung is the lung apex. Apical means pertaining to the apex.
What is the top of the lung called?
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.
In a standing person the alveoli located at the base of the lung are better ventilated in liters per minute than the alveoli found at the apex of the lung?
True
What is the pointed part of the lung?
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.
What is the narrow part of the lung called?
apex
What organ is located under the left breast?
Lung and spleen
What is the superior portion of each lung?
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.
Where is the apical portion of the lung?
This is the TOP of the lung (part toward the head).
Where in the body is the human heart located?
The human heart is positioned under the left lung, in the center, slightly to the left in the chest cavity.
Is the apex superior or inferior to the heart?
If you mean the heart's apex, it is close to the inferior aspect of the heart. If you mean the lung's apex, it is superior to the heart.
What is the right thoracic apex?
The right thoracic apex is the top-most part of the lung cavity on the right side.
