Inferior lobe of right lung; contains 3 segments
Expansion
Right Lower Lobe
Purpose
Common site for pneumonia, atelectasis, pleural effusion
Clinical Context
Right lower lobe: 10 segments total (3 in right lower lobe, 3 right upper lobe, 2 right middle lobe, 5 in left lower lobe, 4 in left upper lobe). Right lower lobe superior segment overlies cardiac silhouette.
Related Terms
- Right upper lobe
- Left lower lobe
Key Points
- Right lower lobe pneumonia common; posterior basal segment is dependent area for effusion or aspiration