First images of respiratory system in ancient Egypt: Trachea, bronchi and pulmonary lobes.
Examination of ancient Egyptians' depictions of the respiratory tract, dating back to the 30th century BC, reveals their awareness of the pulmonary anatomy: reinforced with cartilaginous rings, the trachea is split into two main bronchi, which then enter the lungs (lungs being divided into pulmonary lobes).
Jakub
J
Kwiecinski
D001980:Bronchi / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D000076144:Egypt, Ancient; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008512:Medicine in the Arts; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014132:Trachea / Q000033:anatomy & histology