Views of segmental bronchi, azygos system of veins, sympathetic trunks and costovertebral joints
Segmental bronchi of right lung in relation to branches of pulmonary artery, lateral view
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Image #126A-1
Views of segmental bronchi, azygos system of veins, sympathetic trunks and costovertebral joints
Segmental bronchi of right lung in relation to branches of pulmonary artery, lateral view
The right pleural cavity has been opened. The parenchyma of the lung has been removed. The segmental bronchi with the accompanying branches of the right pulmonary artery have been preserved. The abbreviation "a.p.d." is used in the legend below to indicate the "arteria pulmonalis dextra". The right pulmonary veins have been completely resected. The basal part (5) of the pulmonary artery has been pulled slightly posteriorly to permit better visualization of the lower lobe bronchus. In the following view (126A-2) the segmental bronchi are displayed after the arteries have been entirely removed.
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Apical branch right pulmonary artery (pointers on apical and anterior branches)
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Right pointer: Apical segmental bronchus Left pointer: Posterior descending branch right pulmonary artery
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Posterior segmental bronchus
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Posterior ascending branch right pulmonary artery
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Upper pointer: Superior branch of inferior lobe right pulmonary artery Lower pointer: Basal part right pulmonary artery
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Upper pointer: Basal lateral branch right pulmonary artery Lower pointer: Anterior basal branch right pulmonary artery
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Anterior basal branch right pulmonary artery
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Axillary vein
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Rib I
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Apical branch right pulmonary artery
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Superior vena cava (covered by mediastinal pleura)