The right superior pulmonary vein drains from the right superior and middle lobes. The lobar veins from the two sources converge slightly proximal to the hilum of the right lung to form its most anterior structure. The common vein's relations within the right root are:
The vein passes medially, inferiorly and slightly anteriorly within the right lung root to merge with the pericardium of the posterior of the left atrium. Superiorly at this point are the pulmonary arteries. Inferiorly is the right inferior pulmonary vein.
Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.