Lung (SIX), Lateral Basal Segment Anatomy in 3D

A specific section of the bottom of the left lung. If a patient has pneumonia only in this segment, they may have "pleuritic pain" on their side that hurts when they take a deep breath.

Sources and review

No verified external sources are linked on this page yet.

Review: Not yet medically reviewed.

Educational content only. Not medical advice. For clinical decisions, consult authoritative sources and qualified clinicians.

Related structures

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