Cardiovascular System
Inferior Basal Vein of Left Lung
Vena basalis inferior pulmonis sinistri
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Origin: Union of pulmonary capillary networks.
Course: Accompanies the distal part of the inferior lobar bronchus and the posterior (B10) and lateral basal segmental bronchi (B9) of left lung.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Posterior and lateral basal bronchopulmonary (and surrounding) segments of left lung.
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