Left Lung, Cardiac Notch Anatomy in 3D

Specifically refers to the indentation on the superior lobe of the left lung. This landmark is used by radiologists and thoracic surgeons to distinguish the left lung from the right and to locate the lingula.

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Related structures

Lung (Superior Lobe) Left Lung (Si+sii), Apicoposterior Segment Left Lung (SIV), Superior Lingular Segment Left Lung (SV), Inferior Lingular Segment Left Lung, Lingula Lung, Cardiac Impression Lung (SIII), Anterior Segment Lung, Anterior Border