Gonadal vein
Gonadal Vein
The Gonadal Vein (pronunciation: /ɡəˈnædəl viːn/), also known as the gonadal venous system, is a significant part of the human anatomy that is responsible for draining the gonads.
Etymology
The term "gonadal" is derived from the Greek word "gonos" which means seed, and "adelos" which means unseen. The term "vein" comes from the Latin word "vena" which means blood vessel.
Function
The gonadal vein is responsible for draining deoxygenated blood and waste products from the testes in males and the ovaries in females. In males, it is referred to as the testicular vein and in females, it is known as the ovarian vein.
Anatomy
The gonadal vein is located in the abdomen. In males, the right gonadal vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava, while the left drains into the left renal vein. In females, the right ovarian vein drains into the inferior vena cava, and the left drains into the left renal vein.
Related Terms
- Gonads: The organs that produce gametes for sexual reproduction.
- Testes: The male gonads.
- Ovaries: The female gonads.
- Inferior vena cava: A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart.
- Renal vein: The vein that drains blood from the kidneys and carries it back to the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gonadal vein
- Wikipedia's article - Gonadal vein
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