Central veins of liver

The Central veins of liver (pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrəl veɪnz ɒv ˈlɪvər/), also known as hepatic central veins, are a network of small veins that drain blood from the liver's lobules. They are a crucial part of the liver's vascular system.

Etymology

The term "Central veins of liver" is derived from the Latin words 'centrum' meaning 'center', 'vena' meaning 'vein', and 'hepar' or 'hepaticus' meaning 'of the liver'.

Anatomy

The central veins of the liver are located in the center of each lobule, and they receive blood from the sinusoids. The central veins merge to form the hepatic veins, which eventually drain into the inferior vena cava.

Function

The primary function of the central veins of the liver is to drain deoxygenated blood from the liver's lobules and deliver it to the hepatic veins. This process is essential for the liver's detoxification and metabolic functions.

Related Terms

Liver: The largest gland in the body, responsible for many vital functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.
Liver lobule: The functional unit of the liver, each lobule is served by a central vein.
Sinusoids: Capillary-like spaces in the liver where the exchange of various substances occurs between blood and liver cells.
Hepatic vein: The veins that drain deoxygenated blood from the liver into the inferior vena cava.
Inferior vena cava: The large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart.

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Central veins of liver