Lobes and fissures Flashcards
1
Q
How many lobes does the right lung have?
A
3
2
Q
How many lobes does the left lung have?
A
2
3
Q
What separates the lobes?
A
Fissures
4
Q
How many fissures does the right lung have?
A
2
5
Q
How many fissures does the left lung have?
A
1
6
Q
What are the three lobes of the right lung called?
A
Upper, middle and lower
7
Q
What are the two lobes of the left lung called?
A
Upper and lower
8
Q
Which fissure separates the upper lobe from the lower lobe in both lungs?
A
The oblique fissure
9
Q
Which fissure separates the upper lobe from the middle lobe in the right lung?
A
The horizontal fissure.
10
Q
What does the left lung have that extends over the anterior surface of the heart?
A
The lingula
11
Q
Posteriorly, which lobes can be seen?
A
Just the superior and inferior. No middle seen for right lung
