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left inferior pulmonary vein

Left inferior pulmonary venous tree

A pulmonary vein that drains blood from the inferior lobe of the left lung.

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النوع Vessel
البنية الأم pulmonary vein
الاسم اللاتيني Left inferior pulmonary venous tree
FMA ID 49913

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the left inferior pulmonary vein?

The left inferior pulmonary vein is a pulmonary vein that drains oxygenated blood from the inferior lobe of the left lung and returns it to the left atrium.

Where is the left inferior pulmonary vein located?

It is located in the left thorax, arising from the inferior lobe of the left lung and coursing to drain into the lower portion of the left atrium at the left lung hilum.

What is the function of the left inferior pulmonary vein?

Its function is to transport oxygenated blood from the inferior lobe of the left lung to the left atrium, contributing to systemic arterial circulation.

What conditions may affect the left inferior pulmonary vein?

Pulmonary vein stenosis, which may be associated with catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, and anomalous pulmonary venous connections are conditions that may involve the left inferior pulmonary vein.

How is the left inferior pulmonary vein examined or imaged?

CT pulmonary angiography and cardiac MRI are commonly employed to assess the anatomy and patency of the left inferior pulmonary vein and its ostium.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49913 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:8920017 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q30126469 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — left inferior pulmonary vein Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.