- Diaphragmatic surface of lung
-
Diaphragmatic surface of lung 1. Oblique fissure
2. Vertebral part
3. Hilum of lung
4. Cardiac impression
5. Diaphragmatic surfaceLatin facies diaphragmatica pulmonis The diaphragmatic surface of lung is the portion of the lung which borders on the thoracic diaphragm.
External links
This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained within it may be outdated.
Anatomy: Lower RT respiratory system (TA A06.3–5, TH H3.05.02, GA 11.1084) TB tree main bronchus (right, left) · lobar/secondary bronchi (eparterial bronchus) · segmental/tertiary bronchiLungs GeneralLeft lung/Right lung · Base/Apex · Root/Hilum
Superior lobe · Lingula of left lung/Middle lobe of right lung · Inferior lobe
borders: Anterior border (Cardiac notch) · Posterior border · Inferior border
surfaces: Costal surface · Mediastinal surface (Cardiac impression) · Diaphragmatic surface
fissures: Oblique fissure · Horizontal fissureBronchiole: Conducting zone (Terminal bronchiole) · Respiratory zone (Respiratory bronchiole · Alveolar duct · Alveolus · Blood-air barrier)CellsCategories:- Respiratory system stubs
- Lung anatomy
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.