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Right superior pulmonary vein

right superior pulmonary vein

(Science: anatomy, vein) The vein returning oxygenated blood from the superior and middle lobes of the right lung to the left atrium.

Synonym: vena pulmonalis superior dextra.


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Transport of carbon dioxide to the lungs

... vessels -> venula -> vein -> vena cava superior/inferior -> right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary arteries -> lungs' alveoli -> diffusion ...

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by victor
Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:59 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Transport of carbon dioxide to the lungs
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