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Superior Lingular Vein of Left Lung
Cardiovascular System

Superior Lingular Vein of Left Lung

Vena lingularis superior pulmonis sinistri

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Quick Facts

Origin: Union of pulmonary capillary networks.

Course: Accompanies the superior lingular segmental bronchus (B4) of left lung.

Tributaries: None.

Drainage: Superior lingular bronchopulmonary (and surrounding) segment of left lung.

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