Quick Facts
Origin: Superior lobar artery of left lung.
Course: Accompanies the superior and inferior lingular segmental bronchus (B4+5) of left lung.
Branches: Superior and inferior lingular arteries.
Supplied Structures: Superior and inferior lingular bronchopulmonary segments of left lung.
Related parts of the anatomy
List of Clinical Correlates
- Pulmonary embolism
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Artery
Arteries are vessels transporting blood between heart, tissues, and other organs in order to supply them with nutrition and oxygen.