right superior pulmonary vein

Right superior pulmonary venous tree

A pulmonary vein that drains blood from the superior and middle lobes of the right lung.

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Type Vessel
Parent Structure pulmonary vein
Latin Name Right superior pulmonary venous tree
FMA ID 49914

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the right superior pulmonary vein?

The right superior pulmonary vein is a pulmonary vein that drains oxygenated blood from the superior and middle lobes of the right lung, delivering it to the left atrium.

Where is the right superior pulmonary vein located?

It is located in the right thorax, coursing from the right lung hilum to drain into the upper portion of the left atrium, lying anterior to the right pulmonary artery and the right main bronchus.

What is the function of the right superior pulmonary vein?

Its function is to return oxygenated blood from the superior and middle lobes of the right lung to the left atrium, where it enters the systemic circulation.

What conditions may affect the right superior pulmonary vein?

Pulmonary vein stenosis and atrial fibrillation may be associated with the right superior pulmonary vein, and anomalous pulmonary venous drainage involving this vessel is a recognized congenital variant.

How is the right superior pulmonary vein examined or imaged?

CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and echocardiography are used to evaluate the right superior pulmonary vein, particularly when assessing pulmonary venous anatomy prior to cardiac procedures.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49914 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:8920018 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q30126465 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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