Cardiovascular System
Superior Lingular Artery of Left Lung
Arteria lingularis superior pulmonis sinistri
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Origin: Lingular artery of left lung.
Course: Accompanies the superior lingular segmental bronchus (B4) of left lung.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Superior lingular bronchopulmonary segment of left lung.
Related parts of the anatomy
List of Clinical Correlates
- Pulmonary embolism
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Artery
When the artery is occluded blood is forced through the collateral vessels, drastically increasing fluid shear stress and triggering an inflammatory response which drives vessel remodeling.
