bronchiole

bronchioli

The conducting airway of the lungs found terminal to the bronchi; these structures contain neither cartilage nor mucous-secreting glands; the epithelium of the bronchioles becomes thinner with each branching.

Type Gland
Parent Structure respiratory tube
Latin Name bronchioli
FMA ID 7410

Sub-structures

left lung bronchiole Organ lobular bronchiole Organ respiratory bronchiole Organ right lung bronchiole Organ terminal bronchiole Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the bronchiole?
The conducting airway of the lungs found terminal to the bronchi; these structures contain neither cartilage nor mucous-secreting glands; the epithelium of the bronchioles becomes thinner with each branching.
What is the Latin name for the bronchiole?
The Latin name for the bronchiole is bronchioli.

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