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The pulmonary trunk (TP) starts from the pulmonary valve is ± 5 cm and ± 2 cm in diameter. Then splits into two branches, the trunk, the left-hand (aps) -, and right pulmonary artery (APD), which carry the oxygen-depleted blood to the corresponding lungs. | The pulmonary trunk (TP) starts from the pulmonary valve is ± 5 cm and ± 2 cm in diameter. Then splits into two branches, the trunk, the left-hand (aps) -, and right pulmonary artery (APD), which carry the oxygen-depleted blood to the corresponding lungs. | ||
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!Picture Source: Cove Point Foundation<cite>1</cite> | !Picture Source: Cove Point Foundation <cite>1</cite> | ||
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