Which characteristic features the lung lobes?
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The question is asking about the characteristic features of lung lobes, specifically identifying which of the provided statements is true regarding their structure and differences between the right and left lungs.
Answer
Lung lobes are divided by fissures: the right lung has three lobes and the left lung has two.
Lung lobes are characterized by their division through tissue fissures. The right lung has three lobes (superior, middle, inferior) and the left lung has two lobes (superior, inferior).
Answer for screen readers
Lung lobes are characterized by their division through tissue fissures. The right lung has three lobes (superior, middle, inferior) and the left lung has two lobes (superior, inferior).
More Information
A common feature distinguishing the lung lobes is the division by fissures. This structural separation is crucial for lung functionality.
Sources
- The Lungs - Position - Structure - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
- Lobe | lung anatomy - Britannica - britannica.com
- Lungs: Location, Anatomy, Function & Complications - my.clevelandclinic.org
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