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Hilum

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(Hilus)Structure: the area on the lung's medial surface through which structures enter the organ- Primary bronchus- Pulmonary artery- 2 pulmonary veins- Lymphatic vessels and bronchopulmonary lymph nodes- Bronchial arteries- Continuation of cardiopulmonary plexus of nervesFunction: provides a path for blood vessels, nerves, airways, and lymph ducts to enter and exit the lung

Front	Hilum
Back	(Hilus) Structure: the area on the lung's medial surface through which structures enter the organ - Primary bronchus - Pulmonary artery - 2 pulmonary veins - Lymphatic vessels and bronchopulmonary lymph nodes - Bronchial arteries - Continuation of cardiopulmonary plexus of nerves Function: provides a path for blood vessels, nerves, airways, and lymph ducts to enter and exit the lung

Enter Pulmonary Lymph Hilum Hilus Structure Area Lung's