Appendicular vein
Appendicular Vein
The Appendicular Vein (pronunciation: ap-en-dik-yuh-lar vayn) is a significant vein in the human body that drains blood from the appendix, a small pouch-like structure attached to the large intestine.
Etymology
The term "Appendicular Vein" is derived from the Latin word "appendix" which means "hang on" and the Latin word "vena" which means "vein".
Anatomy
The Appendicular Vein is a branch of the Ileocolic Vein, which is itself a branch of the Superior Mesenteric Vein. It is responsible for draining the blood from the appendix and returning it to the systemic circulation.
Related Terms
- Appendix: A small, pouch-like sac of tissue that is located in the first part of the colon (cecum) in the lower-right abdomen.
- Ileocolic Vein: A vein that drains blood from the ileum and the colon and leads to the Superior Mesenteric Vein.
- Superior Mesenteric Vein: A blood vessel that drains blood from the small intestine (jejunum and ileum), and portions of the colon.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appendicular vein
- Wikipedia's article - Appendicular vein
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