Anterior Basal Vein of Left Lung
Vena basalis anterior pulmonis sinistri
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Origin: Union of pulmonary capillary networks.
Course: Accompanies the anterior (B8) and medial basal segmental bronchi (B7) of left lung.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Anterior and medial basal bronchopulmonary (and surrounding) segments of left lung.
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