How many lobes does a dog's right lung contain?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the anatomical structure of a dog's lungs, specifically how many lobes are present in the right lung. This involves knowledge of veterinary anatomy.
Answer
The dog's right lung contains four lobes.
The right lung of a dog contains four lobes: cranial, middle, caudal, and accessory.
Answer for screen readers
The right lung of a dog contains four lobes: cranial, middle, caudal, and accessory.
More Information
Dogs have an asymmetric lung lobation with four lobes in the right lung and fewer in the left lung. This structure allows for efficient lung function.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume the same number of lobes for both the right and left lungs, which is not correct.
Sources
- The Respiratory System - Necropsy Guide for Dogs, Cats, and Small - onlinelibrary.wiley.com
- Anatomy of the Canine Respiratory System - EasyAnatomy - easy-anatomy.com
- The Canine and Feline Lung | Veterian Key - veteriankey.com
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