Medshotsover 7 years ago

Pulmonary Hypoplasia (Lung Under-development)

Here you can see the ribcage is removed and a clear view of the heart and the very small lungs is appreciated.In general terms, lung hypoplasia means under developed lungs. Hypo means small, plasia means formed. The lung is made up of small gas exchange units called alveoli. Alveoli are thin walled structures that are surrounded by small veins and arteries called capillaries. Gas in the alveoli is exchanged with gas in the blood allowing oxygen to be delivered to tissue as a key element for body function and carbon dioxide to be eliminated from the body.Follow us @medshots for more