Superior Lingular Vein of Left Lung
Vena lingularis superior pulmonis sinistri
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Origin: Union of pulmonary capillary networks.
Course: Accompanies the superior lingular segmental bronchus (B4) of left lung.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Superior lingular bronchopulmonary (and surrounding) segment of left lung.
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