3 Anatomy and Physiology of Breathing

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

The base of each lung sits on the diaphragm while the apex or top is near the clavicle The lungs are made of sections called lobes The right Source: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Reference No: 66354-1 Issue date: 13220 Review date: 13223 Page 1 of 5 Lung anatomy Breathing

✓ List the parts of parietal pleura and its recesses ✓ Describe the surface anatomy of both pleura and lungs ✓ Describe the anatomy of lungs : shape, Anatomy of the Lungs The lungs are a major organ that is part of the respiratory system, taking in fresh air and getting rid of old, stale air