Lung Lobes and Fissures *EXPLAINED* 🫁

The human lung is divided into two main sections, the left lung and the right lung. Each lung is further divided into lobes – three on the right lung and two on the left lung. These lobes are separated by structures called fissures. The right lung has an oblique fissure, which separates the superior and middle lobes from the inferior lobe. The left lung, on the other hand, has both an oblique fissure and a horizontal fissure, which separates the superior lobe from the inferior lobe. These fissures help to maintain the structural integrity of the lungs and allow for efficient functioning during respiration.