Why 3 Lobes in Right Lung?

The right lung is five centimeters shorter than the left lung to accommodate the diaphragm, which rises higher on the right side over the liver; it is also broader. The volume, the total capacity, and the weight of the right lung is greater than that of the left. The right lung is divided into three lobes.

Why does the right lung have 3 lobes and the left lung have only 2 lobes?

Each lung is separated into lobes branching off the main bronchus; the right lung has three lobes, while the left has only two lobes. ... It creates a very smooth surface so that as the lungs expand and contract they can ride over the heart and surrounding elements.

What are the 3 lobes of the right lung?

Amongst the pair, the right lung is divided into three lobes namely upper, middle and lower by oblique and horizontal fissures. The left lung is divided into two lobes namely upper and lower by oblique fissure [1].

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