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]