Lungs Functional Anatomy

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Left lung

Two lobes and a cardiac notch

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Right lung

Three lobs and a cardiac notch, found laterally to mediastinum, protected by pleural fluid in the serous pleura

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Lungs

Apex reaches above clavicle and the base rests on the diaphragm, soft and spongy, capable of inflation and deflation - due to sir filled alveoli and supporting elastic tissue

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Costal surface of lungs

Anterior, posterior and lateral surfaces covered by ribs

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Hilum

Depression on mediastinal surface, entry point of pulmonary arteries, veins and primary bronchi