Right inferior basal vein

Looks like

A vein in the lower lobe formed by the medial and posterior basal segmental veins.

What it does

Drains the back and inner parts of the lung base into the common basal vein.

Keeping it well

Divided in operations on the lung base.

Its parts

• Right medial basal segmental vein
• Right posterior basal segmental vein

Related conditions

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