Images of the Respiratory System in Ancient Egypt: Trachea, Bronchi and Pulmonary Lobes
Examination of ancient Egyptians’ depictions of the respiratory tract, dating back to the 30th century BC, reveals their awareness of the pulmonary anatomy: reinforced with cartilaginous rings, the trachea is split into two main bronchi, which then enter the lungs (lungs being divided into pulmonary...
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| description | Examination of ancient Egyptians’ depictions of the respiratory tract, dating back to the 30th century BC, reveals their awareness of the pulmonary anatomy: reinforced with cartilaginous rings, the trachea is split into two main bronchi, which then enter the lungs (lungs being divided into pulmonary lobes). |
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| spelling | doaj-art-11ce1d9572ec4812b2ee8eb3d50323fe2025-08-20T03:54:11ZengWileyCanadian Respiratory Journal1198-22412012-01-01195e33e3410.1155/2012/640292Images of the Respiratory System in Ancient Egypt: Trachea, Bronchi and Pulmonary LobesJakub Kwiecinski0Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SwedenExamination of ancient Egyptians’ depictions of the respiratory tract, dating back to the 30th century BC, reveals their awareness of the pulmonary anatomy: reinforced with cartilaginous rings, the trachea is split into two main bronchi, which then enter the lungs (lungs being divided into pulmonary lobes).http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/640292 |
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| title_short | Images of the Respiratory System in Ancient Egypt: Trachea, Bronchi and Pulmonary Lobes |
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