Pulmonary lobule

System Respiratory

Pulmonary lobule

Definition

The smallest anatomical unit of the lung, measuring 0.50 to 2.00 cm in diameter. Each lobule is composed of 4-8 terminal bronchioles and their distal alveolar ducts and sacs. The lobules are separated by fibrous interlobular septa.

Also known as lobulus pulmonis — per UBERON

The Pulmonary lobule is a part of the Respiratory.

Also identified as