📂 Anatomy
root of the lung — Definition
akciğer kökü / root of the lung
Lung root is the region where each lung is connected to mediastene. This structure contains main bronches, pulmonary arteries and veins, bronchial veins, lymphatics and nerves. Clinically, the lung root carries a risk of jamming or infiltration in pathologies such as tumors or infections, which may affect respiratory functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is akciğer kökü?
akciğer kökü; lung root is the region where each lung is connected to mediastene. This structure contains main bronches, pulmonary arteries and veins, bronchial veins, lymphatics and nerves. Clinically, the lung root carries a risk of jamming or infiltration in pathologies such as tumors or infections, which may affect respiratory functions.
❓ What is root of the lung in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "root of the lung" is akciğer kökü.
❓ Which medical field is akciğer kökü related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.