Description
The right lung is drained via the right superior and inferior pulmonary veins. The right superior pulmonary vein is formed by the union of the middle lobe, apical, anterior, and posterior veins, while the right inferior pulmonary vein is formed by the union of superior and common basal veins.
Both the right superior and inferior pulmonary veins travel medially, and pierce through the fibrous pericardium to reach the posterior aspect of the left atrium. The right pulmonary veins are separated from the left counterparts by the oblique pericardial sinus.
Related parts of the anatomy
List of Clinical Correlates
- Pulmonary vein atresia
- Anomalous pulmonary venous connection
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Pulmonary Vein
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