What Is Lung Root

The lung root is a collection of structures that suspends the lung from the mediastinum. Each root contains a bronchus, pulmonary artery, two pulmonary veins, bronchial vessels, pulmonary plexus of nerves and lymphatic vessels.

What is the base of the lung called?

The diaphragm is the flat, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs and thoracic cavity.

What is the lung hilum?

(The hilum is the point of entry on each lung for the bronchus, blood vessels, and nerves.) These veins then pass to the left atrium, where their contents are poured into the heart.

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