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Superior vein of right lung - Lungs - Pulmonary veins - e-Anatomy
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Superior vein of right lung

Vena superior pulmonis dextri

  • Related terms: Superior branch

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The right superior pulmonary vein (V6; Superior vein of the right lung) collects oxygenated blood from the superior segment of right lung (S6) and drains into the right inferior pulmonary vein.

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Superior vein of right lung - Lungs - Pulmonary veins - e-Anatomy
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  1. Human body >
  2. Integrating systems >
  3. Cardiovascular system >
  4. Pulmonary vessels >
  5. Pulmonary veins >
  6. Right inferior pulmonary vein >
  7. Superior vein of right lung
Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part
  1. Systemic anatomy >
  2. Cardiovascular system >
  3. Veins >
  4. Pulmonary veins >
  5. Right inferior pulmonary vein >
  6. Superior branch
Underlying structures:
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  • Intersegmental part
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