Right gastric vein
Right Gastric Vein
The Right Gastric Vein (pronunciation: /raɪt 'gæstrɪk veɪn/), also known as the pyloric vein, is a blood vessel that drains blood from the lesser curvature of the stomach and empties into the portal vein.
Etymology
The term "Right Gastric Vein" is derived from the Latin words "dexter" meaning right, "gaster" meaning stomach, and "vena" meaning vein.
Anatomy
The Right Gastric Vein runs from the lesser curvature of the stomach, which is the right border when viewed from the front. It travels upwards and to the right, towards the liver, where it joins the portal vein.
Function
The primary function of the Right Gastric Vein is to drain deoxygenated blood and various other substances from the lesser curvature of the stomach and deliver them to the liver via the portal vein. This is part of the body's digestive system and plays a crucial role in the processing and detoxification of ingested substances.
Related Terms
- Portal vein: A large vein that carries blood from the stomach and intestines to the liver.
- Lesser curvature of the stomach: The right border of the stomach, which is smaller and more concave than the greater curvature.
- Liver: A large organ in the body that processes nutrients from food, makes bile, removes toxins from the body, and builds proteins.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Right gastric vein
- Wikipedia's article - Right gastric vein
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