Synonyms in a broader sense Medical: Pulmo lung, respiratory tract, pulmonary lobe, lung tissue, airways, respiration Definition Lung The lung (Pulmo) is the organ of the body responsible for sufficient oxygen intake and supply. It consists of two lungs that are spatially and functionally independent of each other and surrounds the heart with them. The … Lung diseases (surgery)
Definition The lung (Pulmo) is the organ of the body responsible for sufficient oxygen intake and supply. It consists of two lungs that are spatially and functionally independent of each other and surrounds the heart with them. The two organs are located in the thorax, protected by the ribs. The lung has no shape of … Lung
Structure of the lungs In the lung, the bronchi undergo a total of over 20 divisions: First, three lobes of the lung are distinguished on the right and two on the left, which can be further subdivided. The walls of the bronchial tubes contain cartilage rods and smooth muscles (bronchial musculature). The stock of cartilage … Structure of the lungs | Lung
Suspension of the lungs The lung is enclosed by a kind of skin, the pleura. The lung skin consists of two leaves that merge into each other at the point where the blood vessels enter the lung (hilus). The inner leaf (pleura visceralis) lies very close to the actual lung tissue. The outer leaf (pleura … Suspension of the lungs | Lung
Mechanics of respiration The lung is not an independently moving muscle but a hollow organ with a large exchange surface that needs to be “ventilated”. For this purpose, the lung is suspended from the so-called pleura, which is located on the thorax. There are strong muscular connections between the ribs of the thorax. With each … Mechanics of respiration | Lung
Cleaning of the lungs There is no lung cleaning in the true sense of the word. However, there are some behaviors that can ensure that toxins and tars that have accumulated in the lungs over time are slowly washed out. These measures must be applied regularly and a positive effect will only occur after a … Cleaning of the lungs | Lung
The following is an overview and brief explanation of the most important diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract. The lungs are responsible for sufficient oxygen intake and supply to the body. It consists of two lungs that are spatially and functionally independent of each other and surrounds the heart with them. The two organs … Disease of the lung
Rare diseases of the lung Information on other rare diseases of the lung can be found here: Cystic Fibrosis Sarcoidosis Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency Hematothorax Bronchiectasis Atelectasis All articles in this series: Disease of the lung Rare diseases of the lung
