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- Lungs: Location, Anatomy, Function Complications - Cleveland Clinic
A typical lung in a human adult lung weighs about 2 2 pounds and is a little longer than 9 inches when you’re breathing normally, and about 10 5 inches when your lungs are completely expanded
- Lung - Wikipedia
Humans have two lungs, a right lung and a left lung They are situated within the thoracic cavity of the chest The right lung is bigger than the left, and the left lung shares space in the chest with the heart The lungs together weigh approximately 1 3 kilograms (2 9 lb), and the right is heavier
- Lung | Definition, Function, Facts | Britannica
Lung, in air-breathing vertebrates, either of the two large organs of respiration located in the chest cavity and responsible for adding oxygen to and removing carbon dioxide from the blood The lungs are soft, light, spongy, elastic organs that normally, after birth, always contain air
- Lungs: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health
Each lung has three surfaces, named after their location in the thorax They are the mediastinal surface, diaphragmatic surface, and costal surface Lungs are protected by pleura, a thin layer of tissue that provides cushion and a small amount of fluid to help the lungs breathe smoothly
- How Lungs Work - American Lung Association
Your right lung is divided into three LOBES, or sections Each lobe is like a balloon filled with sponge-like tissue Air moves in and out through one opening—a branch of the bronchial tube Your left lung is divided into two LOBES
- How the Lungs Work - The Respiratory System - NHLBI, NIH
Your lungs are on each side of your heart, inside your chest cavity They are the main organs of the respiratory system The right lung is divided into three lobes (sections), and the left lung is divided into two lobes Your left lung is slightly smaller than your right lung, since your heart takes up some space on the left side
- Anatomy, Thorax, Lungs - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Knowledge of lung anatomy is essential for understanding pulmonary disease pathophysiology, interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing surgical procedures A deeper grasp of lung anatomy is essential for healthcare professionals diagnosing, treating, and managing respiratory conditions
- Lung: Anatomy, blood supply, innervation, functions - Kenhub
Each lung is characterized by an apex, a base, costal, medial and diaphragmatic surfaces, and anterior, posterior and inferior borders The organs are roughly conical in shape and are divided by fissures into lobes The left lung has two lobes and one fissure; while the right lung has three lobes and two fissures
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