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Lobes of the lung

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right lung has
three lobes: superior, middle, and inferior
What separates the three lobes of the right lung?
Horizontal and oblique fissures
left lung has
two lobes: superior and inferior
What separates the two lobes of the left lung?
oblique fissure
Structures in the middle and posterior mediastinum leave
impressions on the medial surface of the lungs
Each segmental bronchus and branch of the pulmonary artery supply divisions within the lobes called
bronchopulmonary segments
The artery and bronchus are located in the
center of a bronchopulmonary segment while veins run at the periphery
Hilium
point at which the pulmonary artery, vein, and bronchi enter and leave the lung is called the root or
Right superior lobe
...
Horizontal fissure
...
middle lobe
...
Oblique fissure
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Right inferior lobe
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Left superior lobe
...
Oblique fissure
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