13.Lung Flashcards
How many lobes does the right lung has
3 lobes
How many lobes does the left lung has
2 lobes
What are the names of left lung lobes and their location
We have superior (anterior)
Inferior (posterior )
What is the name of the fissure that divide the left lung
It is the oblique
What are the names of right lung lobes and their location
Superior (anteriore)
Middle (anterior)
Inferior (posterior )
What is the name of the fissure that divide the right lung
Horizontal and oblique
Is the number of the intercostal cartilage is above or below its number
Below the rib
Where is the place of the oblique fissure in both lungs
Almost it is parallel to the 5th intercostal (between 5-6 rib)
Where is the horizontal fissure in the right lung
Starts at the right 4th costal cartilage
And go back to the 5th inter costal cartilage to meet the oblique fissure
Where is the superior and inferior lobes of the left lung
Superior above the 5th rib
Inferior below the 6th rib
Where is the superior,middle and inferior lobes of the right lung
Superior above 4th rib
Middle between 4rib-6th
Inferior below 6th rib