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- Lung - Wikipedia
Humans have two lungs, a right lung and a left lung They are situated within the thoracic cavity of the chest The right lung is bigger than the left, and the left lung shares space in the chest with the heart The lungs together weigh approximately 1 3 kilograms (2 9 lb), and the right is heavier
- Lung | Definition, Function, Facts | Britannica
The human gas-exchanging organ, the lung, is located in the thorax, where its delicate tissues are protected by the bony and muscular thoracic cage The lung provides the tissues of the human body with a continuous flow of oxygen and clears the blood of the gaseous waste product, carbon dioxide
- How the Lungs Work - NHLBI, NIH
Healthy lifestyle habits, such as physical activity and not smoking, can help prevent lung injury and disease
- Lungs: Location, Anatomy, Function Complications
One bronchial tube leads to your left lung, the other to your right lung For your lungs to perform their best, your airways need to be open when you inhale and when you exhale
- How Lungs Work - American Lung Association
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- The Lungs: Anatomy and 3D Illustrations - Innerbody
Each lung receives air from a single, large primary bronchus As the primary bronchi enter the lungs, they branch off into smaller secondary bronchi that carry air to each lobe of the lung
- Lung Anatomy | Structure, Vasculature Nerve Supply - TeachMeAnatomy
Detailed overview of lung anatomy, including lobes, surfaces, bronchial tree, blood supply, nerve supply, lymphatic drainage, and clinical relevance
- Lung: Anatomy, blood supply, innervation, functions | Kenhub
The right lung is slightly shorter and wider than the left lung These differences result from the presence of the liver under the left hemidiaphragm and the left-sided placement of the heart
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