ANATOMY OF LUNGS

lung anatomy  Lung Anatomy At the most basic level, normal human anatomy consists of two lungs Each lung is divided into different lobes by separations The lung parenchyma is used to describe the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli, where carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged Page 4

Anatomy of the Lungs The respiratory system is divided into the upper airway and the lower airway The upper airway includes the nose, nasal and oral Lung Anatomy · The trachea provides a pathway for air to enter the lungs · Lymph nodes are filters that help prevent illness and infection · The

Anatomy and physiology of the lungs The lungs sit in the thorax separated from the abdomen by the diaphragm 1 The upper airway (mouth, nose, larynx and Lung Anatomy At the most basic level, normal human anatomy consists of two lungs Each lung is divided into different lobes by separations