apex of lung


apex

 [a´peks] (pl. apexes, a´pices) (L.) the pointed end of a cone-shaped part. adj., adj ap´ical.apex of lung the rounded upper extremity of either lung.root apex the terminal end of the root of the tooth.

a·pex of lung

[TA] the rounded, upper extremity of each lung that extends into the cupula of the pleura. Synonym(s): apex pulmonis [TA]