THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PLEURA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mention which is the most superior structure within the pulmonary hilum
A
Pulmonary arteries
B
Pulmonary Veins
C
Main bronchus
D
bronchial arteries
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hilum (root) is a depressed surface at the center of the medial surface of the lung and lies anteriorly to fifth through seventh thoracic vertebrae. It is the point at which various structures enter and exit the lung. The hilum is surrounded by pleura, which extends inferiorly and forms a pulmonary ligament.

Detailed explanation-2: -superiorly: left pulmonary artery; the most superior structure within the left root.

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