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Cardiac Impression on right lung

Cardiac Impression on right lung - Definition


It refers to a groove or furrow for the azygos vein which is a curved crease on the mediastinal surface. It is also known as "Prehilar surface of right lung". 

Cardiac Impression on right lung - Location


It is located just above the hilum of the right lung. 

Cardiac Impression on right lung - Pictures

The image underneath reveals the physical appearance of this structure.

Cardiac Impression on right lung Picture
Sources:

http://www.anatomyexpert.com/app/structure/10708/1787/
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=-1181089735

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