Superior Basal Vein of Left Lung
Vena basalis superior pulmonis sinistri
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Origin: Continuation of the anterior basal vein.
Course: Accompanies the anteromedial basal segmental bronchus (B7+8) of left lung.
Tributaries: Anterior basal vein.
Drainage: Anterior and medial basal bronchopulmonary (and surrounding) segments of left lung.
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