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

Vena superior pulmonis sinistri

  • Related terms: Superior vein; Superior branch

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The segmental superior vein of the left lung (S6) refers to the venous tributaries that drain the superior segment of the left inferior lobe and converge to form the left inferior pulmonary vein, which ultimately empties into the left atrium of the heart.

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Superior vein of left 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. Left inferior pulmonary vein >
  7. Superior vein of left lung
Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part
  1. Systemic anatomy >
  2. Cardiovascular system >
  3. Veins >
  4. Pulmonary veins >
  5. Left inferior pulmonary vein >
  6. Superior vein; Superior branch
Underlying structures:
  • Intrasegmental part
  • Intersegmental part
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