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Surface Marking of the Pulmonary System. The Bony Landmarks . The sternum. The 12 ribs. The clavicles. The vertebral column. Anterior View of the Lungs. Right Upper Lobe Right Middle Lobe Right Lower Lobe. Anterior View of the Lungs. Left Upper Lobe Left Lower Lobe.
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The Bony Landmarks The sternum The 12 ribs The clavicles The vertebral column
Anterior View of the Lungs Right Upper Lobe Right Middle Lobe Right Lower Lobe
Anterior View of the Lungs Left Upper Lobe Left Lower Lobe
Useful Lung Markings These lung markings are approximate and can vary between individuals
Apex • Anterior: 2.5 cm above clavicles • Posterior: T1
Lower Borders Anterior: Sixth rib Posterior: T10/11 Mid-axilla: Eighth rib
Tracheal Bifurcation • Anterior: Manubriosternal junction • Posterior: T4
Right Horizontal Fissure Anterior: Forth rib above the nipple
Oblique Fissures Anterior:Sixth rib below the nipple Posterior:T2/3