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inferior vena cava |
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Inferior vena cava The biggest vein in the body, returning blood to the heart from the lower half of the body. Mentioned in: Liver Transplantation, Portal Vein Bypass inferior vena cava, the large vein that returns deoxygenated blood to the heart from parts of the body below the diaphragm. It is formed by the junction of the two common iliac veins to the right of the fifth lumbar vertebra and ascends along the vertebral column, pierces the diaphragm, and opens into the right atrium of the heart. As it passes through the diaphragm, it receives a covering of serous pericardium. The inferior vena cava contains a semilunar valve that is rudimentary in the adult but very large and important in the fetus. The vessel receives blood from the two common iliacs, the lumbar veins, and the testicular veins. Compare superior vena cava. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This filter is precisely placed and demonstrates excellent stability in the inferior vena cava. Rafael Medical is developing its proprietary SafeFlo[R] inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. Caesarea, Israel where he developed a removable inferior vena cava filter along with its dedicated delivery and Retrieval systems; they are CE Mark approved and pending FDA IDE approval. |
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