Anteromedial basal segmental bronchus of left lung

Bronchus segmentalis basalis anteromedialis pulmonis sinistri

  • Latin synonym: Bronchus VII+VIII pulmonis sinistri
  • Synonym: Bronchus 7+8; B7+8

Definition

Anterior and medial basal bronchi are often fused in the left lower lobe, forming anteromedial basal segmental bronchus of left lung (B7+8) that gives the anteromedial basal segment of left lung (cardiac segment).

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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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