Lung (SVI), Superior Segment Anatomy in 3D

The "Top" of the lower lobe. This segment is a "Gravity Trap"; if a patient aspirates (inhales) something while lying on their back, it will almost always end up in this specific segment.

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