Apicoposterior Segmental Artery of Left Lung
Arteria segmentalis apicoposterior pulmonis sinistri
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Origin: Superior lobar artery of left lung.
Course: Accompanies the apicoposterior segmental bronchus (B1+2) of left lung.
Branches: Ascending and descending branches.
Supplied Structures: Apicoposterior bronchopulmonary segment of left lung.
Related parts of the anatomy
List of Clinical Correlates
- Pulmonary embolism
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