- Lung - Wikipedia
Humans have two lungs, a right lung and a left lung They are situated within the thoracic cavity of the chest The right lung is bigger than the left, and the left lung shares space in the chest with the heart The lungs together weigh approximately 1 3 kilograms (2 9 lb), and the right is heavier
- Lungs: Location, Anatomy, Function Complications
One bronchial tube leads to your left lung, the other to your right lung For your lungs to perform their best, your airways need to be open when you inhale and when you exhale
- Lung | Definition, Function, Facts | Britannica
The human gas-exchanging organ, the lung, is located in the thorax, where its delicate tissues are protected by the bony and muscular thoracic cage The lung provides the tissues of the human body with a continuous flow of oxygen and clears the blood of the gaseous waste product, carbon dioxide
- Lungs: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health
The left and right lungs are suspended by the lung root and separated by a mediastinum, a partition between the two Each lung has three surfaces, named after their location in the thorax
- Lung Health Diseases - American Lung Association
Learn how to keep your lungs healthy and get the facts about lung disease symptoms, causes and treatments
- How the Lungs Work - NHLBI, NIH
Healthy lifestyle habits, such as physical activity and not smoking, can help prevent lung injury and disease
- Lung Health Education from the American Lung Association
Explore education, training and certification resources on topics such as indoor air quality, lung cancer, tobacco cessation, infectious respiratory disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma
- How the Lungs Work | Lung Center | Temple Health
When you take a breath, the pulmonary (lung) artery and its branches bring blood containing lots of carbon dioxide and no oxygen into these vessels Carbon dioxide leaves the blood and enters the air, and oxygen leaves the air and enters the blood
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