Inferior lingular vein

Looks like

The lower branch of the lingular vein, draining the lowest tip of the left upper lobe.

What it does

Carries blood from the inferior lingular segment to the lingular vein.

Keeping it well

A surgical landmark when only part of the lingula is removed.

Related conditions

• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Clotting disorders (thrombophilia & APS)
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Varicose veins