The Area of the Left Lung That Corresponds to the Right

Question

The area of the left lung that corresponds to the right middle lobe is ____________.
A)Lingula
B)Hilum
C)Carina
D)Sternum

Accepted Answer

The left lung has two lobes, the superior and inferior lobes, separated by the oblique fissure. However, it also has a tongue-shaped extension known as the Lingula, which is the functional equivalent of the middle lobe of the right lung.