Question

Why does the left lung have a cardiac
notch?

Answer 1

Answer: The cardiac notch is the lateral deflection of the anterior border of the left lung.

Explanation: t is produced to accommodate the space taken up by the heart. ... On the mediastinal surface of the left lung it in continuity with the anterior margin of the cardiac impression.

Answer 2

The cardiac notch is the lateral deflection of the anterior border of the left lung. It is produced to accommodate the space taken up by the heart. ... On the mediastinal surface of the left lung it in continuity with the anterior margin of the cardiac impression.