Lung, Diaphragmatic Surface Anatomy in 3D

The concave base of the lung. Inflammation of this surface (diaphragmatic pleurisy) causes sharp pain that is referred to the neck or shoulder, reflecting the shared innervation of the diaphragm and shoulder skin (C3-C5).

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Related structures

Lung (Inferior Lobe) Lung (SIX), Lateral Basal Segment Lung (SVI), Superior Segment Lung (SVII), Medial Basal Segment Lung (SVIII), Anterior Basal Segment Lung (SX), Posterior Basal Segment Lung, Base Lung, Lobe