Lungs and Respiratory Charts Anatomy Chart

The lungs are the major organs of the respiratory system, and are divided into sections, or lobes The right lung has three lobes and is slightly larger

The lung parenchyma is used to describe the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli, where carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged Page 4

lung anatomy Anatomy Click on the BodyMap above to interact with a 3D model of the lungs

lung anatomy The lung has an apex, base, 3 surfaces, and 3 borders The apex lies above the 1st rib and is covered by the cervical pleura The base is the