inferior vena cava
VeinsWhole bodyFMA10951
Nomenclature
inferior vena cava
vena cava inferior (Latin)
vena cava inferiore (Italian)
Descriptionentry
The largest venous trunk in the body, running to the right of the abdominal aorta.
Functionentry
Drains the lower limbs, pelvis, kidneys and liver into the right atrium.
Clinical notes
Crosses the diaphragm at the level of T8.
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