Lung (SX), Posterior Basal Segment Anatomy in 3D

The very bottom-back part of the left lung. This is the most common place for "Aspiration Pneumonia" in a person who is bedridden, as gravity pulls the infection to this spot.

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Related structures

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