Normal lung zones

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Normal lung zones

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  • Remember that the lower zones pass below the level of the diaphragm
  • A good quality chest X-ray demonstrates the normal pulmonary vascular markings clearly

Page author: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust UK (Read bio)

Last reviewed: October 2019