Lungs - Anatomy & Physiology

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Introduction

The lungs are the site for gaseous exchange, and are situated within the thoracic cavity.


Structure

  • The left and right lungs lie within their pleural sac and are only attached by their roots, to the mediastinum, so they are

Function

Vasculature

Innervation

Lymphatics

Histology

Species Differences

Links

References

  • Dyce, K.M., Sack, W.O. and Wensing, C.J.G. (2002) Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders.