Left renal vein
Left Renal Vein
The Left Renal Vein (pronunciation: /lɛft riːnəl viːn/) is a significant component of the Renal Vein system in the human body.
Etymology
The term "Left Renal Vein" is derived from the Latin words 'Renalis' meaning 'kidney' and 'Vena' meaning 'vein'. The prefix 'Left' is used to distinguish it from the Right Renal Vein.
Definition
The Left Renal Vein is a blood vessel that drains oxygen-depleted blood from the left Kidney and the left Adrenal Gland. It is typically longer than the Right Renal Vein due to its path in the body, crossing the midline of the body to reach the Inferior Vena Cava.
Anatomy
The Left Renal Vein passes anterior to the Aorta and posterior to the Superior Mesenteric Artery. It receives blood from the left Gonadal Veins, the left Suprarenal Vein, and the Lumbar Veins.
Clinical Significance
The Left Renal Vein plays a crucial role in various medical conditions such as Renal Vein Thrombosis, Nutcracker Syndrome, and Varicocele. It is also significant in procedures like Renal Transplantation and Nephrectomy.
Related Terms
- Renal Vein
- Right Renal Vein
- Kidney
- Adrenal Gland
- Inferior Vena Cava
- Aorta
- Superior Mesenteric Artery
- Gonadal Veins
- Suprarenal Vein
- Lumbar Veins
- Renal Vein Thrombosis
- Nutcracker Syndrome
- Varicocele
- Renal Transplantation
- Nephrectomy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Left renal vein
- Wikipedia's article - Left renal vein
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