"The lung hila or roots are found on the medial aspect of each lung and transmit structures such as vessels and bronchi between the lung and mediastinum. The left and right lung roots are similar but not identical. The roots of the lung lie between T5 to T7 vertebrae 5."
"The hilar point is a point where the upper lobe vein crosses over the pulmonary artery. The hilar angle is the angle between the vessels at the hilar point, which usually measures 120° 5."
"The hilar point is a point where the upper lobe vein crosses over the pulmonary artery. The hilar angle is the angle between the vessels at the hilar point, which usually measures 120° 5."
Expected headings
"Left hilum"
"Right hilum"