Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Jun 27th, 2025

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The left inferior pulmonary vein carries blood away from the lower lobe of the left lung back toward the heart. It can be found at the lowest section of the small depression known as the hilum of the lung, and often feeds directly into the left atrium of the heart.

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