Lung, Medial Surface Anatomy in 3D

The side of the lung facing the heart. It contains the "Hilum"; a "Lung Cancer" on this surface can invade the "Phrenic Nerve," causing the patient to have a permanently paralyzed diaphragm and severe shortness of breath.

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Related structures

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