lobe

Introduction

A subdivision of an organ bounded by fissures, sulci or connective tissue septa.

More specific terms

• caudate lobe of liver (posterior hepatic segment)
• inferior lobe of (left/right) lung, (lower lobe of lung)
• left lobe of liver
• middle lobe of right lung
• quadrate lobe of liver
• right lobe of liver
• superior lobe of(left/right) lung (upper lobe of lung)

Additional terms

• lobule