THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PLEURA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What lung surface forms the base of the lungs?
A
Costal
B
Mediastinica
C
diaphragmatic
D
sternal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The diaphragmatic surface (base) is concave and rests on the dome of the diaphragm; the right dome is also higher than the left dome because of the liver. The right and left lung anatomy are similar but asymmetrical.

Detailed explanation-2: -The apex of the lung is located where the upper lobe begins, while the base of the lungs is by the diaphragm, where the costal surface borders our ribcage. Each lung is divided into separate units known as lobes, which are separated by fissures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where are the lungs found? The lungs are found in the chest on the right and left side. At the front they extend from just above the collarbone (clavicle) at the top of the chest to about the sixth rib down. At the back of the chest the lungs finish around the tenth rib.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lungs are the foundational organs of the respiratory system, whose most basic function is to facilitate gas exchange from the environment into the bloodstream. Oxygen gets transported through the alveoli into the capillary network, where it can enter the arterial system, ultimately to perfuse tissue.

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