Groove for superior vena cava

Sulcus venae cavae superioris

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The groove for superior vena cava on the mediastinal surface of the right lung is located superiorly and anteriorly and progressing vertically; this groove is joined by groove for azygous vein posteriorly and grooves for subclavian and/or brachiocephalic vein superiorly.

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