bronchopulmonary segment

lung segment

A discrete anatomical unit of the lung that is composed of a segmental bronchus and the lung tissue supplied by that bronchus. A bronchopulmonary segment exhibits a pyramidal shape, with its apex pointing towards the center of the lung and its base toward the pleural surface.

Type Organ
Structure parente organ subunit
Nom latin lung segment

Questions fréquentes

What is the bronchopulmonary segment?
A discrete anatomical unit of the lung that is composed of a segmental bronchus and the lung tissue supplied by that bronchus. A bronchopulmonary segment exhibits a pyramidal shape, with its apex pointing towards the center of the lung and its base toward the pleural surface.
What is the Latin name for the bronchopulmonary segment?
The Latin name for the bronchopulmonary segment is lung segment.

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