6 Questions
Which part of the lungs is convex in shape?
Costal surface
Which border of the lungs extends from the sternoclavicular joint to the xiphisternal joint?
Anterior border
Which border of the lungs is thicker?
Posterior border
Where does the lymph from the lungs first drain into?
Tracheobronchial nodes
How many lobes does the right lung have?
3
Which bronchopulmonary segment is present in the left lung?
Superior lobe
Study Notes
Lung Structure and Features
- The apex of the lungs is convex in shape.
Lung Borders
- The anterior border of the lungs extends from the sternoclavicular joint to the xiphisternal joint.
- The posterior border of the lungs is thicker.
Lymphatic Drainage
- Lymph from the lungs first drains into the bronchopulmonary lymph nodes.
Lung Lobes
- The right lung has three lobes.
Bronchopulmonary Segments
- The lingular segment is present in the left lung.
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the lungs with this quiz! Learn about the different parts, borders, lobes, fissures, and bronchopulmonary segments.
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