Anteromedial basal segment of left lung

Segmentum basale anteromediale pulmonis sinistri

  • Latin synonym: Segmentum VII+VIII pulmonis sinistri
  • Synonym: Cardiac segment; Segment 7+8; S7+8

Definition

Anterior and medial basal segments are often fused in the left lower lobe, forming the anteromedial basal segment of left lung (cardiac segment) (S7+8).

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS