Middle thyroid vein
Middle Thyroid Vein
The Middle Thyroid Vein (pronunciation: /ˈmaɪdəl ˈθaɪrɔɪd veɪn/) is a vein in the human body that is part of the thyroid gland's venous drainage system.
Etymology
The term "Middle Thyroid Vein" is derived from its anatomical position in the middle of the thyroid gland and its function as a vein. The word "thyroid" comes from the Greek word "thyreos", meaning "shield", due to the gland's shield-like shape. The word "vein" comes from the Latin word "vena", meaning "blood vessel".
Function
The Middle Thyroid Vein drains the thyroid gland and empties into the internal jugular vein. It plays a crucial role in the circulatory system, helping to remove deoxygenated blood and waste products from the thyroid gland.
Related Terms
- Thyroid gland: An organ that produces and releases hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.
- Internal jugular vein: A vein that collects blood from the brain, face, and neck, and transports it toward the heart.
- Superior thyroid vein: A vein that drains blood from the upper part of the thyroid gland.
- Inferior thyroid vein: A vein that drains blood from the lower part of the thyroid gland.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Middle thyroid vein
- Wikipedia's article - Middle thyroid vein
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